Comments for Brighton and Hove News

Comment on Derelict Brighton cinema to be demolished by Nadiaa

Nadiaa — Tue, 22 May 2012 09:10:37 +0000

I’m surprised they didn’t use the isnnearicgly common tactic for businesses these days whereby they:1) Build what they want.2) Get caught and served with enforcement notice(s)3) Apply for retrospective planning permission at the last minute.4) Appeal, again at the last minute after the application is rejected.5) Reach a compromise which would never have been accepted had they applied properly before construction/installation.The whole process takes about two years. Abuse of the planning system is nothing new. Sometimes the wheels turn so slowly they may as well fall off!

Comment on Kinky traffic wardens return to Brighton by Vodkaman

Vodkaman — Mon, 21 May 2012 20:31:25 +0000

Disgraceful!…but strangely appealing!?!

Comment on Fire chiefs urge deaf people in Brighton and Hove to fit smoke alarms by Matilda

Matilda — Mon, 21 May 2012 13:33:44 +0000

Fire alarms for the deaf and hard of hearing are important to alert them of the need to evacuate in the event of a fire. A fire alarm that vibrates and flashes can help the deaf or hard of hearing person stop being dependent on family or room mates to alert them to the fact that there is a fire.

Comment on Mortgage shortage traps more tenants in high-rent Brighton and Hove homes by Valerie Paynter,

Valerie Paynter, — Sat, 19 May 2012 12:17:05 +0000

Savill’s are winding us up!

The more frequently the likes of Savill’s turn over a property, the more expensive it becomes and the higher any rents payable to live in it will be.

‘Churn’ became fashionable as a way of making money out of buying and selling properties and Estate Agents could not have been happier to promote this as every sale generated fees and commissions.

The lack of any capital gains tax liability on the sale of a house designated as a primary residence and ‘lived in’ – even if only to do it up and sell it on, became a viable career path, enthusiastically pursued from the early 1980′s for as long as possible and I personally know of two people who then retired on the proceeds to live in luxury in Spain.

This is why we are where we are.

Tax houses heavily that are sold within 5 years of purchase and perhaps introduce a sliding scale of taxes for house sales based on length of ownership. The result will be stable communities and reduction in speculator activity.

Nobody will support this idea, because virtually everyone fancies being ‘on the ladder’ to do it themselves! Easy money, destroying the fabric of community life and cohesion and pricing more and more people into cardboard city.

Comment on Brighton MP raises parking charges with council chief executive by Terence Parker

Terence Parker — Fri, 18 May 2012 12:36:41 +0000

Set out last week for a day in Brighton. Parking charges are a joke. Had a nice day in Eastbourne instead!

Comment on Brighton wildlife group given £27k lottery grant by Valerie Paynter,

Valerie Paynter, — Thu, 17 May 2012 10:46:12 +0000

I hope this doesn’t end up ‘cute’ and themepark ‘natural’.

Comment on Brunswick Festival attracts big crowds by David carrick

David carrick — Wed, 16 May 2012 10:16:33 +0000

Hi Veronica,

Could you please contact me on 07841144061 in regards to the Paris House having a cheese and wine stall at the Brunswick Festival 2012.

Thanks

David

Comment on Residents parking for Hanover and Elm Grove on the cards by Emily Long

Emily Long — Tue, 15 May 2012 09:50:21 +0000

I agree resident parking schemes are not the solution. They will only take away parking space and push overcrowding to a different area, making residents have to park further and further from their houses.

I am shocked to hear people say the parking situation in Hanover is bad. It’s not that bad. It’s certainly not bad at the top of Hanover near Queens Park where I live. I previously lived in the Seven Dials area where there was a permit scheme and parking here was far worse. We always have a ten minute walk from where we could park out car and our house. In comparison parking in Hanover is a doddle.

The main problem (if any) is the overspill from Amex, if their employees had adequate parking Hanover wouldn’t have an issue at all.

Comment on Caroline Lucas resigns as Green Party leader by Aaa

Aaa — Mon, 14 May 2012 18:12:58 +0000

Randall going, now Lucas, this lot don’t stick around very long

Comment on Brighton’s prime park and ride site goes back up for sale by Valerie Paynter,

Valerie Paynter, — Mon, 14 May 2012 11:05:30 +0000

De Vere clearly don’t know about the Natural England statistics released very recently that show 51% of people seeking to visit the great outdoors, choose countryside. This means that the National Park should be the place to invest – hotel spaces do not exist on the perimeter of the Downs and this would have provided a terrific opportunity for them. And I do wonder if they have been having talks with National Parks people about planning issues that influenced their final decision.

In the 12 months figures to March 2012, only some 9.7% of people chose to visit coasts. This should also be informing investment decisions but I bet it won’t. It should be stopping BHCC borrowing £14m to lend to developers Marks Barfield to complete implementation of their i360 planning consent (legally begun according to BHCC lawyers in 2009).