People living in tower blocks have asked for action to be taken to stop their parcels being stolen.
Residents of blocks at the top end of Whitehawk have regularly raised concerns about being targeted by parcel thieves when deliveries are left in communal areas rather than taken to their doors.
In a written question submitted to Brighton and Hove City Council’s housing management panel for east Brighton, concerns were raised that nothing was happening to prevent the thefts.
Sussex Police and the council have been informed about the issue which has been raised before at panel meetings where residents, councillors and housing officials meet to discuss issues and share information.
Housing customer services manager Robert Keelan said: “The council is not currently planning to instal parcel lockers as this would require significant infrastructure and external provider involvement.
“Parcels left in communal areas such as lobbies and hallways are vulnerable to theft, particularly where unauthorised access occurs.”
To reduce risk, he advised people to leave delivery instructions to not leave parcels in communal areas and to use alternative delivery options such as parcel lockers, shops or post offices.
Another suggestion was to use doorbell cameras, subject to council approval.
