So Tony Mernagh, the city centre manager, is worried the TV show Brighton Bill might put people off visiting Brighton (The Argus, September 11). He obviously hasn't been out in Brighton on a Friday or Saturday evening.

The centre is a no-go area unless you want to run the gauntlet of drunks out for the night or a pre-club warm-up. I watched the programme and didn't find it in any way surprising. I just hope the drinkers' revenue will cover the additional police and hospital casualty costs. However, as my council tax has increased again, I know who really foots the bill.

-Jane Stratton, Brighton