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.

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.