As director of Brighton, Hove and District Samaritans, I had to attend the meeting between traders and Brighton and Hove City Council representatives regarding the parking scheme (Argus, July 9) because all our previous requests to discuss the problems associated with it had been ignored.

The Samaritans is a charity, based in Clarendon Road, Hove, providing a 24-hour telephone helpline for people who are suicidal or passing through a crisis.

I am pleased to be able to reassure local residents our 24-hour service will continue, as arrangements have now been made for our volunteers to park their cars. I would like to thank Councillor Paul Elgood for arranging the meeting and Councillor Alison Hermitage for facilitating the solution to our problem.

The centre is open from 10am until 10pm for visitors. Because we are unable to provide parking space, I hope they will not experience too many problems finding a place to park in the area.

-Name supplied, director, Brighton, Hove and District Samaritans