Sites in heart of town are empty and West Bank plan beggars belief

Clearly the finances of those involved in the housing development business continue to thrive in Littlehampton.

Meanwhile, the old Hares garage right in the heart of the town (where the market used to be) remains ugly and empty, while a car park is now being used for the Friday market.

And to say that the West Bank would be "saved" thanks to the construction of 1,000 new homes beggars belief.

A couple of years ago, there was an interesting debate in the Littlehampton Gazette about the West Bank, following an idea expressed by a local resident who is an internationally recognised specialist in marine science and conservation.

Although Professor Morton ruffled the feathers of many golfers, he raised important issues.

Whether or not one agreed with him, he had a well-defined project showing that alternative solutions do exist.

And he clearly had the town's interests in mind, not those of the speculators.

Like Dr James Walsh, I attended a talk Professor Morton gave about the Sussex coast and in particular the River Arun, about which he is extremely knowledgeable.

Perhaps he has some thoughts on the matter that would help preserve the West Bank rather than put more money in shareholders' accounts?

Jane Koszuta

Coppets Wood

Rustington

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