Having just come from London, where the residents successfully stopped controlled parking, I am disappointed to see the same proposals in Brighton and Hove.

My partner has moved to the city from Weymouth and lived in an area where parking permits were introduced.

In this instance, the permit scheme was definitely more of a hindrance than a benefit. In most seaside towns, a large number of houses have been converted into flats or bedsits.

Consequently, there is a high percentage of residents with cars, leading to the inevitable outcome of residents not even being able to park in their own road - and having to pay for the privilege.

Whenever my partner had visitors staying, they had to park a considerable distance away, causing disruption and inconvenience for their stay.

We are against the scheme. Controlled parking does not equal freedom to park. There is no guarantee with this proposal that any residents can park next to their homes.

All it offers is fewer cars parked in the vicinity and residents having to pay for parking.

Most residents will have friends and family over from time to time. How are they going to cope with the hassle it causes their visitors?

Local workers also have a right to work in this area. They are, in essence, part of the community and add much-needed income to local businesses. Where will they park?

Can you also tell us how you propose to make a judgement without a democratic vote?

-Roy Wilcox and Amanda George, Highdown Road, Hove