Kemptown MP Kirby calls for trial pedestrianisation of St James’s Street
Simon Kirby, MP for Brighton Kemptown, has called on Brighton and Hove City Council to trial the pedestrianisation of St James’s Street known to many as ‘The Gay Villlage’ in the Kemp Town area of the city. He recently ran a survey among local residents and businesses to hear their views. He receive
Simon Kirby, MP for Brighton Kemptown, has called on Brighton and Hove City Council to trial the pedestrianisation of St James’s Street known to many as ‘The Gay Villlage’ in the Kemp Town area of the city.
He recently ran a survey among local residents and businesses to hear their views. He received many hundreds of responses with the clear majority of businesses and residents (70%) indicating they favoured some form of pedestrianisation of St James’s Street.
Simon said:“The area is such an important part of our city that it is important we make the best possible use of the unique and diverse character. Whilst issues such as access for residents and the routing of bus services would need to be considered, I believe pedestrianisation could offer many benefits to residents, businesses and visitors alike.”
Mr Kirby is suggesting the Council trials the scheme between Easter and the bank holiday weekend at the end of May.
He added: “I believe an initial trial period would allow a more informed decision about the long term future of St James’s Street.”
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