Rates, what they cost us and how they are spent-concern people throughout the country. Brighton is no exception. Debate here centres on the council's commitment to developing tourism and conferences. The Brighton Centre cost over £li-million on the borough rates last year and now there are plans for a hotel on council land.
Yet behind the glossy image of this seaside town lies extreme poverty and housing need. Many residents feel that they get less out of the public purse than visitors do.
Others worry about the changing character of the town. This evening people from Brighton ask
Where Should Our Money Go?
This is the last programme in the series giving a local issue a national hearing.
Presented by Bud Evans of BBC Radio Brighton
Made by the COMMUNITY PROGRAMME UNIT