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.