"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.