Brighton Seafront Maintenance Plans Revealed As Funding Falls Short

Brighton & Hove City Council has confirmed it will be unable to maintain all areas of the seafront this summer, despite securing new funding.

The local authority says £280,000 has been allocated for a dedicated maintenance programme covering the stretch from Hove Lagoon to Saltdean.

Planned works include refurbishing seafront railings, benches and shelters, alongside ongoing safety checks, cleaning, and repairs to promenades and public spaces.

However, the council has acknowledged the funding will not be enough to cover every area.

In a statement, it said efforts would be focused on locations most in need of improvement, as well as those with the greatest impact on public safety and access.

The council is also exploring additional sources of funding to support further seafront improvements.

Councillor Birgit Miller said the seafront remains one of the city’s most popular and recognisable landmarks, but also one of the most difficult to maintain.

She added that while it is not possible to address every issue at once, the funding secured will still bring noticeable improvements to parts of the seafront ahead of the summer season.