A former police station is likely to be converted into housing for people in need.

The building in St Andrew's Road, Portslade, was used by police when Portslade was a separate town.

It is owned by Brighton and Hove City Council and at a housing meeting tomorrow it will be recommended to transfer the building to an association.

It would then be redeveloped so homes could be offered to council nominees.

A study will also consider whether more housing can be built on a yard and garages at the back of the building.

Council officials say housing is the best use for the site.