Mary Portas urges Brighton council to assess economic impact of Western Road red route
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Updated Oct 5
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What happened
Mary Portas called on the city council to pause plans to turn Western Road into a red route and conduct an economic impact assessment before moving forward. She described the proposal as “deeply troubling” and noted that the council’s Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee is scheduled to meet on October 6 to review the plan.
Why it matters
Mary Portas stated that Western Road is an established high street with approximately 185 businesses, many of which are small and independent. She argued that the council must evaluate the potential economic effects of the change before implementation to prevent job and business losses.
Who's involved
- Mary PortasRetail consultant urging the city council to prioritize economic impact studies.
- city councilLegislative body in Brighton currently reviewing the Western Road red route proposal.
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The entities involved
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Brighton
city of Brighton & Hove, in East Sussex, England