This Council notes with grave concern that visitor numbers in Brighton & Hove dropped by more than 14% year on year in the first four month period of 2012/13

Notice of Motion

CONSERATIVE Group

This Council

1. Expresses regret over recent incidents relating to the loss of historic lanterns from the Brighton seafront;

2. Praises the actions of local investigative journalists for identifying said missing items; and

3. Calls for an officer report to the Tourism, Equalities, Communities & Culture Committee to explore options for setting up an independent group with the aim of establishing a list of all heritage assets – including those in situ, in storage and undergoing repair elsewhere – for which the Council has responsibility.

Proposed by: Cllr Nemeth Seconded by: Cllr Mears

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