Brighton and Hove's Tories have published their plans to tackle dirt, rubbish and vandalism and create a "shining" city.

They have produced a policy document outlining eight key issues.

Leader Brian Oxley said the document, called Towards A Shining City, concentrated on good services, not propaganda.

He said: "We believe the scruffy city image needs to be confronted at once. The fight against all kinds of vandalism can be won if the will of the appropriate agencies is directed to that end.

"People need to be encouraged to stay in the city rather than told to leave if they don't like what's happening here."

The Conservatives say council tax has risen unjustifiably and say they will expose wasteful spending whenever they find it.

Coun Oxley added: "We believe the council's war on cars should end and that a city-wide transport policy that reflects the choices residents wish to make needs to be developed."

The Conservatives agree that the Albion need a new permanent football stadium but have not committed themselves to a site.

On housing, they say different types of affordable homes should be developed.

Coun Oxley has also announced the city council shadow Cabinet team. He will have two deputies - Vanessa Brown will also look after education and John Sheldon the environment.

Pat Drake will continue to shadow finance and David Smith culture as before.

Former leader Geoffrey Theobald will speak on liaison issues while Jenny Langston will chair the council's scrutiny board for culture and lifelong learning.

Additions to the Conservative team include Ann Norman (social care and health) and Garry Peltzer Dunn (modernisation).

Geoff Wells will take on regeneration issues while Peter Lewis will speak on housing.

Carol Theobald will join the shadow Cabinet to speak on planning while Lynda Hyde will represent personnel.

Coun Oxley said: "These changes represent a genuine attempt to blend experience with new ideas and to elevate the status of planning and personnel."