So Councillor Gerry Kielty wants to gag the public at planning meetings (Argus, May 10).

Planning issues affect the quality of life for the people of this city and therefore they should have the right to speak out.

It seems to me that Coun Kielty is of the "old brigade" on what is right for the people. So I say, let the people speak.

We may then see a few more creative planning decisions and fewer telecommunication masts and such like.

-Coun Mark Barnard, Brighton and Hove City Council