I have lived in Brighton since I was 19 and am now 85 and agree with every word that Brian Eames of Peacehaven said (Letters, Aug 29).

What has happened to our lovely city? I, too, will never forgive the council for not saving the West Pier.

Brighton used to be known as the Queen of Watering Places. Now it is the Slut of Watering Places. I still live in Brighton and am ashamed to say so.

-Margaret Atkinson, St Georges Road, Kemp Town