No wonder the amount of fly-tipping is increasing in Brighton and Sussex. When we wanted to get rid of an old double bed last week, we thought we'd do the responsible thing and go through the proper channels. But none of the charities wanted it because it did not have the correct safety and fire labels.

Next we spoke to the Brighton and Hove Council who said they could take it away for £28.50. The new bed was only £150. Surely a fee of £10 or even £20 is acceptable, but almost £30? Forget it!

We ended up cutting it up and took it in four trips to the Hove tip. And with the money we saved we splashed out on a new duvet cover.

Adrian Yorke, Highdown Road, Hove

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Is it worth it?

How much money do tourists, backpackers, clubbers and other visitors actually bring in to Brighton and Hove each year? And against that, how much does it cost us to have them?

In calculating this, the cost of advertising and promotion campaigns, street cleaning and rubbish disposal, extra public services, road repairs, traffic management and insurance must be included.

Some of the costs are not borne by council tax payers, but are nevertheless paid by us in taxes or insurance.

-Fiona Train, Marine Parade, Brighton