Notice of Motion
CONSERVATIVE GROUP
HISTORIC MOTORING EVENTS ON MADEIRA DRIVE
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(1) Recognise the huge financial and cultural contribution to the local tourist economy of the many motoring events that take place in the city and on Madeira Drive in particular;
(2) Note that there is no evidence to suggest that motoring events cause any more or less pollution – or lead to the release of any more or less carbon – than other events with similar spectator numbers;
(3) Recommends to ETS Committee that any post-Covid changes to the layout of Madeira Drive do not prevent historic motoring events from taking place; and
(4) Recommends to TECC Committee that urgent confirmation is given that historic motoring events will be given permission to take place.
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Proposed by: Cllr Nemeth Seconded by: Cllr Miller
Supporting information:
The Brighton National Speed Trials have been held on Madeira Drive since July 1905. It is considered to be the oldest running motor race.
The London to Brighton Veteran Car Run has taken place since 1896. It is the longest-running motoring event in the world.