Today the Argus teams up with Brighton Marina to launch a celebrity appeal with a difference. We want you, our readers, to nominate renowned names for the Marina's Walk of Fame. They can be dead or alive, pop stars, sports stars, entertainers, politicians or writers. In fact, anyone of late, past or present, who has a strong link with Brighton & Hove.

The £250,000 project is the brainchild of Brighton musiv producer David Courtney, whose uncle Harry Cohen conceived and built the Marina in the late sixties. It will be funded by Marina owner Andrew Goodall, whose company Brighton Marina Commercial bought the complex in July last year. The walk will run the entire length of the Marina parallel to the yacht pontoons, from the west quay to the east lock.

Marina bosses believe it will form a major tourist attraction and help students learn about the famous cultures of the town. The complex is to undergo multi million pound development, including another 20 more shops, up to ten bars and restaurants, and luxury housing.

In keeping with the Hollywood Theme, Mr Courtney is planning to mark the opening of the walk with a massive celebrity party. He said "Brighton is the Cannes of Britain. There is nowhere else quite like it in the country. I though the Walk of Fame would be a good way to pay homage to the town where I was born.

I believe it will be the perfect setting. The Marina has experienced tremendous growth in popularity over the past few years and has become even more popular. However, the most important thing about the Walk of Fame is that it is for the people of Brighton & Hove. That is why we think it is so important they should come up with the celebrities they think should be honoured.

The Argus