READERS are divided over proposals to place giant signs in parts of Brighton and Hove to boost tourism after the Covid pandemic.

The idea would see letters spelling out "Brighton" and "Hove" placed at Patcham roundabout, railway stations and the seafront to boost the city's profile.

Conservatives put forward the suggestion among a number of budget proposals and presented them to the policy and resources committee last night.

However, readers dismissed the idea as "ugly" and a waste of "taxpayers money".

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Commenting on The Argus website, one reader said: "How ugly, and how long before they look old and grubby like everything else?

"Surely there are prettier things to spend good money on?"

Another said the signs, similar to those in Amsterdam, "weren't going to improve Brighton".

The Tories also put forward proposals including capital investment to upgrade Brighton and Hove’s seafront railings and to upgrade Hove Lagoon skate park and light up a landmark beacon on Hove seafront.

The Argus: The signs would feature at train stationsThe signs would feature at train stations

Another said said: "I like all the ideas apart from the letters, but I must say that for some reason huge words work as evident at Glastonbury festival every year.

"Not my cup of tea personally but they do go down well with younger generations and I can't deny their popularity.

"What is missing is tourism for people above the age of 50 years I'd say.

"The young are very well catered for here in Brighton and Hove, but older generations not so much.

"Stupid really, because it's the older generations who are likely to have more disposable income."

Conservative finance spokesman Joe Miller said: “The proposal for large gateway signage will increase civic pride and allow visitors to promote the city in an age of social media."