There was no cost to Brighton and Hove when David Panter was interviewed in Australia for his new post.

He went in his own leave time at the expense of his new employer.

We should be pleased we were able to employ a person of such quality that he was "head-hunted" by the health service down under.

His time here has been been very successful and the management team he has created will continue to make our city a better place to be.

-Councillor Ken Bodfish, Leader of Brighton and Hove City Council