what a difference half-term made. Traffic congestion miraculously disappeared.

Buses were on time, helping everyone get to work and around town punctually. Pollution noticeably reduced - the air actually felt cleaner.

The overwhelming majority of kids live less than two miles from their school - why not take a bit of exercise and walk? What do the local authorities do to encourage kids to walk?

The benefits for us all are obvious. If a congestion charge similar to London's could reduce the traffic around Brighton and Hove, I'd be all for it.

-Graham Howson, Franklin Road, Portslade