ePetition - No to RED ROUTE

Say NO to the Red Route, on the Western Road, Brighton & Hove, from Holland road to Montpelier.

Why the Red Route is Harmful, to your local area.

This red route could disproportionately affect those who rely on assistance to access our businesses. Customers with disabilities, elderly patrons, and those with limited mobility often depend on close and convenient parking or drop-off points. By eliminating these essential access points, we risk alienating a significant portion of our customer base and compromising the principle of equality for all members of our community.  

This creates a serious breach of the Equality Act 2010, which protects disabled individuals from indirect discrimination by public authorities.

Reduced Foot Traffic: The implementation of a red route will significantly reduce the number of people passing by our local shops, leading to fewer customers and lower sales, loss of jobs.
Parking Restrictions: Red routes often come with strict parking regulations, making it difficult for customers to stop and shop at our beloved independent businesses.
Increased Delivery Challenges: Local businesses rely on timely deliveries. A red route could disrupt delivery schedules, leading to delays and increased costs. Additionally, we would have to use residential side roads and as this is the main delivery route for suppliers, complicating logistics.  Loading and Delivering around the city from our own shops.
Loss of Community Character: Our independent businesses are part of what makes our community unique. Losing them would mean losing a piece of our local identity and charm.

Stand with Us!
We urge you to join us in opposing the red route. Together, we can protect our local retail and ensure that they continue to thrive and serve our community. Your support matters!

Shop Local: Make a conscious effort to support local businesses during this challenging time.
Raise Awareness: Share this message with your friends and family. Let them know how crucial it is to support our local economy.
The cost of this Red route is £250,000 on a road that was not even named in the busiest roads in Brighton & Hove.

Contact Authorities: Voice your concerns to local government officials. Let them know that you stand against the red route and for the preservation of our local businesses.

Sign our petition: Join the movement to protect our local independent retail. Your signature can make a difference!

Together, we can make a difference!

Stand with Us!

Join us in opposing the red route. Together, we can protect local retail and ensure they continue to serve our community. Your support matters!

Shop Local: Support local businesses during this challenging time.

Raise Awareness: Share this message with friends and family. Support our local economy.

This ePetition ran from 11/04/2026 to 22/07/2026 and has now finished.

Nobody signed this ePetition.