The group of Para Kiters who have used the Greensward at Goring for a number of years are not alone in being mystified by the erection of three signs banning their sport.

There was no consultation and local councillors, including myself, were unaware the ban had been made.

I was furious that such a measure should be taken without any apparent reason.

Many people driving along Marine Crescent will have seen the kites responding to a brisk wind and most will agree it makes a colourful attraction to a pleasant part of our seafront.

I met 20 of the kiters to find out more. According to one of them, Gary Churchill, there is a core of about 50 people who use the greensward for flying kites, about 20 of whom use buggies.

Because of the space, no more than four take part at any one time.

These are all responsible people - local businessmen, their children and families.

There are grandfathers, fathers and sons.

While it is not a club as such, they are self policing and willing to be licensed or registered. All those I spoke to have substantial third party insurance.

The kiters are worried about where they go from here. The clandestine way in which the signs were erected is surprising and the lack of consultation is a disgrace.

Worthing is plagued by groups of lawless youngsters. Let us at least support those who wish to take part in healthy activities on a public recreation area.

-Coun David Marchant, Goring by Sea, Worthing