The opponents to Brighton's West Pier preservation make much about saving a particular view of the seafront.

I would like my view of the seafront - blighted by the current appalling condition of the West Pier - changed, not saved at all.

For almost 30 years the Save Our Seafront objectors view hasn't existed at all. The view I see of blight and decay has. Let us get on and restore the pier, regenerate the seafront and save the only Grade I listed pier in this country.

The pavilions proposed as part of the enabling development are a small price to pay for the removal of such a currently depressing view of the West Pier.

-Malcolm Brooks, Dudley Road, Brighton