Look at most secondary schools in the Brighton and Hove area and you will see major building projects.

Millions of pounds is being spent on new classrooms and other centres as the schools not only expand but also specialise.

Some schools such as the two in Hove, Blatchington Mill and Hove Park, have been transformed by new buildings in recent years.

But there is concern about what will happen if this trend continues. Particularly at Hove Park where there is limited room for expansion.

Already precious playing field space has been taken at several of the schools for the buildings and they cannot afford to lose any more.

Part of the expansion has been caused by choice. The Hove schools, Dorothy Stringer and Varndean are all popular schools where parents want to send their children.

It's vital Brighton and Hove Council ensures some of the less popular schools are bolstered so they do not wither away, putting even more pressure on the rest.

And the council must ensure spare land is acquired whenever it becomes available near these schools, such as acres at Benfield Valley, so that pupils and staff have room to move.