Why are the powers that be deciding what happens to Stanmer Park? First developers want to build houses on the Stanmer House site. Now they want an access road through for the proposed Falmer stadium.

This park was bequeathed to the people of Brighton and Hove. If Brighton and Hove City Council had looked after Stanmer House in the first place, it would not be in a state of dilapidation.

Who will live in these houses when they are built? Only those who could afford to - those on above-average wages (that counts most Brighton and Hove residents out, then).

Then you will have people using the access road going at 60mph through a valuable, tranquil green area used mainly by those who care deeply about the conservation of this gem in East Brighton.

No one person has the right to live in Stanmer House and play lord of the manor. It should be made into something more fitting for all to use. The council should stop selling off our inheritance for its own selfish gain, only for the money to be wasted on petty publicity stunts. All those who use this park will no doubt feel the same and will fight any development with passion.

It is not yours to desecrate - do not make these decisions lightly.

-Claire Burchell, Dewe Road, Brighton