More than half of those who responded to our poll about whether Gorleston should have its name up in giant selfie lights like Hemsby and Great Yarmouth said they did not support the move.

Fifty five per cent said the lights were "too tacky" for Gorleston.

The majority of those who said they would welcome the Hollywood-style lettering voted for the top of the Ocean Room (28pc) as the best place for it.

Great Yarmouth Borough Council had intended all three resorts would announce their names in twinkling mesh selfie signs costing more than £25,000.

But a bid for "Gorleston" to be suspended on 6m poles at the bandstand met with resistance. A planning application was quietly withdrawn and the letters never saw the light of day.

One person responding via the borough council's planning portal tagged the Gorleston letters "a waste of money" and "extremely tacky".

Another commenting as a result of this newspaper's poll said the town couldn't have it both ways. They said: "Gorleston residents complain Yarmouth receives more funding/attention, yet moan about 'tacky' things that would bring more potential footfall.

"Ungrateful comes to mind."

Gorleston borough councillor Paul Wells said: "I am extremely sceptical that these lights will be a suitable addition within the seafront conservation zone.

"Gorleston beach is a jewel on the east coast, and we need to ensure that any modernisation or improvement, reflects its unique character.’

On social media opinion was mixed with some tagging the letters "tasteless and out of place" and others saying they thought they would look great.

Meanwhile some appreciated the effort which chimed with the Instagram generation while others said any money would be better spent on funding longer opening hours for the splash pad.

Survey results

Are the Hollywood-style letters too "tacky" for Gorleston?

Yes 55pc

No 45pc

If 'No' where should they go?

Bandstand 12pc

Riverside 4pc

Top of Ocean Room 27pc

Quay Road 3pc

Other 14pc

N/A 40pc

A total of close to 300 votes were cast.

Under the terms of the planning permission the letters at Great Yarmouth and Hemsby can be displayed from April 29 to October 1, and be illuminated from dusk to midnight.