The living wall in Madeira Drive was planted by the Victorians and is a wildlife reserve.
Brighton and Hove City Council has confirmed today that the Local Wildlife Site was cut on purpose in order to build a “possible” cycle lane in the road. A spokesman said: “During planning work for a possible cycle path on Dukes Mound we identified the need to cut back the overhanging vegetation for important safety reasons, to ensure a clear line of vision for cyclists.” Local Wildlife Sites are areas of land that are “especially important” for their wildlife, according to The Wildlife Trusts.
Kamil Nawrot, 37, had the tool with him when he was stopped at Dukes Mound, Brighton. It was just weeks after he had been jailed for burgling the Hove Royal Mail depot. But he was spared being returned to prison because he is now making good progress with the probation service. Previously, The Argus reported on how Nawrot was seen on CCTV stealing two phones, a Royal Mail jacket, £500 and a computer during a break-in in July last year. A week later, Nawrot triggered the alarm at St John the Baptist School in Whitehawk Hill Road, Brighton. He smashed his way into the primary school to use the toilet, he said.
Madeira Drive will continue to be available for organised events. This latest phase of work hopes to transform Madeira Drive into a space that everyone can enjoy , councillor Amy Heley, chairwoman of the council s Environment, Transport and Sustainability committee (ETS), said. Green Cllr Amy Heley who represents the Preston Park ward She also heralded the road s importance as a huge part of the city’s history and said she was delighted to see it being improved. Councillor Heley said: It’s important that cyclists and pedestrians can travel along the road safely while those who still need to use a car can continue to do so. I’m especially pleased that we’ve been able to increase the number of Blue Badge bays.