The right of access to stations is provided for under the Disability Discrimination Act.

This says that there should be step-free disability access to all buildings, including stations.

The Argus reported in January that a Network Rail spokesperson had said, “With regard to Hove [Station], we are happy to work with operators and authorities.”

So funds are probably available for this project.

There are at least six care and supported-living homes close to the north side of Hove Station.

Recently, a charity for the visually impaired opened right next to the north side of the footbridge.

Approximately 1.4 million people a year use this city station, including passengers who have to lug buggies, babies, heavy luggage and bikes up and down the footbridge steps.

If funds can be found for cycle lanes for the able-bodied, surely funds can be found for the not-so-able-bodied.

Hove Station development is in our City Plan. I wonder if step-free access to this station, and any other buildings requiring it, is in the City Plan?

Passengers need access now – not in ten years’ time when some people will no longer be around to use this facility.

Linda Freedman, Elrington Road, Hove