ALBION are setting up a telephone hotline for Withdean residents as part of their proposals to move back to Brighton.

The 24-hour line would enable people to immediately register any complaints or concerns about the club or supporters. If the Seagulls get the go-ahead to move to Withdean Stadium, they will also form a liaison group of representatives from the club, police and council, along with fans and residents. Albion unveil the proposals in an open letter printed in today's Argus. It is the latest stage in the campaign to reassure people over the Withdean plans, which were submitted to Brighton and Hove Council last week. The club wants to use the stadium for the next three seasons and scrap the current ground-share at Gillingham, which has led to a slump in crowds. Albion are also seeking to reassure residents over traffic, disturbance and litter. They plan to ensure no fans drive to Withdean by setting up their own park-and-ride facilities. They will also hold litter patrols, and will be installing state-of-the-art floodlights to ensure there is no glare outside the stadium. Gillingham councillor Dai Liyuanage is also giving his backing to the club, and said people in the town had been "pleasantly surprised by the excellent behaviour and good humour of the vast majority of Albion supporters". The plans will be discussed by councillors in June, by which time Albion hope to have convinced most residents that their fears are unfounded. The letter claims: "It is vital for Albion's survival, for the fans and for the local economy, to bring the club back to Brighton. "Any fair-minded person would agree this temporary solution is acceptable while the club presses forward with the council to find a permanent home."

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