Regarding Dr Alan Bond's recent letter, the point is that with Brighton and Hove City Council's encouragement, about ten per cent of the population of our city is defining its identity and now, it would appear, is attempting to redefine its heritage.

Brighton was colourful and vibrant long before this recent incoming Lesbian, Gay, Bi and Transexual (LGBT) population.

For a start, we have the South Downs, a rich Regency heritage, and the traditions and attractions of a well-loved seaside town. There may well be about 35,000 LGBT people in the city.

There are also more than 30,000 Brighton and Hove Albion supporters but no one is suggesting painting lamp posts in blue and white stripes.

I thought the main desire of the LGBT community was to be accepted and integrated into society as members of the community, not in a separate signposted enclave of their own.

Surely that will lead to greater discrimination and provide a ready-made target for abuse.

The council has more important things to spend our money on than the establishment of a "gay village" - such as education, social deprivation and the dreadful state of the roads in this city.

There are three reasons. Want any more?

-David Taylor