Parking bay suspensions and accompanying enforcement ensure that events across the city take place safely, taking into account the rest of the city’s transportation needs.
This year we have been pleased to organise suspensions for high profile events such as the Brighton Marathon, Brighton Half Marathon, and Pride. In some cases, the previous year’s routes were adapted due to the changes that have taken place within the city.
Having the new Map Based Traffic Regulation Order (MBTRO) technology has helped us liaise with our customers on the types of bays that can be suspended in the city.
We have also welcomed back filming into the city and have seen productions such as Flatshare and Grace being filmed in and around the city.
The table below shows the number of applications processed and bays suspended by year. In 2022/23 there was an increase from 2,991 to 3028 in suspension applications, a rise of 1% compared to the previous year.
| 2019/20 | 2020/21 | 2021/22 | 2022/23 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications Processed | 2379 | 2501 | 2991 | 3028 |
| Bays suspended | 8189 | 7726 | 9821 | 10357 |
The pie chart shows the types of suspensions asked for in 2022/23. 50 percent of suspensions are for utilities and 26% for removals, 12% for skips, with the remainder 12% on filming, building works or other.