ePetition - Keep East Brighton Seafront Accessible for All

Parking charges on the section of Madeira Drive serving Yellowave, Sea Lanes and other east seafront community leisure and wellbeing facilities have increased from £1.70 to £5.80 per hour – a rise of over 240%.

This area is not in the city centre and has limited accessibility. There is no public transport directly serving the site, no lift access from Marine Parade, and access is only via a steep slope, a long walk from the Pier, or more than 100 steps.

This section of Madeira Drive has historically been treated as a lower-tariff zone due to its location and accessibility challenges. We understand previous assurances were given that affordable parking would be maintained for those accessing the area. There has been no consultation.

The increase is already affecting local residents, families, older people, people with mobility challenges, and those attending community activities. Several organisations report that participants are reducing or cancelling attendance because parking costs have become unaffordable.

These facilities provide year-round access to sports, swimming, wellbeing programmes, children's activities, cancer support groups, toddler classes and other community services. These facilities and organisations based on the east seafront are a vital part of the local community, generating substantial social value and helping to prevent health inequalities through accessible sport, exercise, wellbeing activities and social interaction.

We call on Brighton & Hove City Council to urgently review parking charges on this section of Madeira Drive and reinstate an affordable tariff that allows residents and visitors to continue accessing these important community, health and wellbeing facilities.

This ePetition runs from 04/06/2026 to 22/07/2026.

176 people have signed this ePetition.