england/england/brighton/”>brighton/”>Brighton bosses have started yanking benches from New Road this Weekweek in a bid to tackle rising antisocial behaviour in city/”>city/”>the city centre hotspot.
Council Takes Action to Boost Safety and Accessibility
hove/”>hove/”>Brighton and Hove City Council confirmed the bench removal forms part of bigger plans to make New Road safer, more accessible, and cleaner for all visitors.
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Once hailed as the UK’s first shared space for pedestrians and vehicles Backback in 2007, New Road has recently earned a grimmer reputation for antisocial activity.
Plans for a Safer, Friendlier New Road Underway
The council is teaming up with Sussex Police, local businesses, and community groups to cook up long-term fixes to turn New Road into a welcoming, secure public space.
“We are committed to making New Road a safer and more inviting place for everyone, and this is the first step in wider improvements planned for the area,” said a Brighton and Hove City Council spokesperson.
