Brighton hasn't spent money on the i360, as has been pointed out many times. The council borrowed from a government fund and loaned the money on to the i360 at a higher rate, so it actually profits from the deal as long as the 1360 doesn't actually lose money. The fund doesn't make these loans...
I had a look but I think the Amex is behind a hill. That said, I was too busy looking at other stuff and trying to see as much as I could. I would have liked the flight to be a lot longer.
To declare an interest, I'm on the board of the West Pier Trust, so I want the i360 to be as successful...
As someone who has been invited to the above event - I don't qualify as a dignitary, but I'm certainly local and self-important - that's definitely what I'm expecting. It's actually happening after lunch (which will be liquid in some cases, I've no doubt) and I'm very much hoping that people...