BBC's Silent Witness films scenes for a new series in Peacehaven, Newhaven and Brighton
Peacehaven Town Council (PTC) has confirmed they will receive payment from the BBC, but caused some controversy on it’s social media post when a council spokesman declined to disclose the exact amount the council will receive or what it will be spent on.
The council has advised the public to attend the next policy and finance committee meeting on September, 18, where they will announce how much revenue was generated from the BBC and how it will be spent.
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Hide AdPTC’s photographic and video policy indicates the council charge £400 per day to film television drama or series, advert or a feature film.
The town council has hit back at the criticism on their social media post and said: “Why so much negativity!
“This type of engagement with top TV corporations is fantastic for the town.
“We’re privileged to have been picked for filming and yes it has bought some income in for council.”
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