Residents and traders protest against red route traffic scheme in Hove
Hove, England, United Kingdom · since Nov 5, 2026
Is it still on?
YESDay 3 and counting, since Nov 5.
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The Tea in three lines
- Why they are protesting
- Residents and business owners object to a planned red route traffic scheme on Western Road that restricts stopping and deliveries.
- What they want
- Protesters want the council to halt or abandon the red route traffic scheme to protect local businesses and jobs.
- What changed
- Nov 6: Brighton and Hove City Council announced that the introduction of the red route and road reopening were delayed to Wednesday.
Both sides
What protesters want
- Abandon the planned red route scheme
- Protect local businesses and jobs dependent on street access
Organised by: Western Road Community Group, Brighton and Hove City Council
What authorities say
Brighton and Hove City Council stated that the demonstration caused delays to the final stages of the work. Council leader Bella Sankey said it was unfortunate and disappointing that a minority disrupted the necessary work and caused further disruption for residents and businesses.2
The full story
Dozens of residents and business owners gathered on Western Road in Hove on Thursday night to protest the implementation of a new red route traffic scheme. Organised by the Western Road Community Group, participants demonstrated against restrictions on vehicle stopping, citing risks to local businesses, jobs, and access for disabled and elderly individuals. According to reports, the protest initially halted overnight road-painting work, though demonstrators did not obstruct workers painting loading bays and junction markings. Brighton and Hove City Council stated that the actions of a minority delayed the final stages of the work and pushed the scheme's introduction to Wednesday. Council leader Bella Sankey described the disruption as unfortunate, while campaign representatives indicated plans for further nightly demonstrations.
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