It has been said that if you are going to lie, choose the Big Lie, as you are much more likely to get away with that than with a little lie.

The proposers of the King Alfred development have adopted the Big Lie which, incidentally, fits in so well with their Big Grandiose Buildings.

The fact is, they know perfectly well that if a proper, independent and reliable poll was conducted among Hove residents, their schemes would be rejected outright.

They know perfectly well that all Hove residents want is for the present facilities to be refurbished.

They know perfectly well that Hove residents are not clamouring for facilities on such a scale as to attract people from all over the UK.

They do not want to queue for time to use the swimming pool or to look for space to park.

There is a simple way to call this bluff and that is through the council elections.

-J Hall, Furze Hill, Hove