Radical new bid to raise money for East Sussex sees Brighton offering to sell eighty tons of rock from its pebbled beach.
The Sussex Coast Financial Constabulary have decided, with the blessing of Brighton and Hove Council, to
offer up eighty tons of Brighton’s pebbled beach and auction if off on popular
internet site, Ebay. The man behind the plot, Gerald Pickle, who has been
working with the Sussex Coast Financial Constabulary for seven and a half
years, has said that the estimated value is between £20,000 and £24,000. Mr
Pickles said:
“You have to remember that some of these rocks will be
antique so they hold their value a lot more.”
“East Sussex is in dire need for extra funding. Selling part
of the beach is a very logical solution.”
No members of Brighton Council were available for comment, however,
the Junior Deputy Receptionist at Brighton Council has said:
“If it gets some money coming in, then I’d be fine with them
selling part of the coast… As long as it didn't harm any dogs.”
It is widely agreed that there is no risk to dogs. Unless a
dog swallows a rock but this move will actually reduce that risk by reducing the
amount of rocks on the beach. However some residents of Brighton and Hove are
worried about the flood
defences being compromised. Mr Pickles has responded,
saying:
“Any money generated as a result of the sale will be put
straight back into flood defences, rest assured.”
The final fate of the pebbles will be ultimately left in the
hands of the Ebay users and whether the price is competitive in the current financial
climate.
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