Brighton & Hove’s seafront is being shaped around a long-term vision for a vibrant, accessible and sustainable waterfront that supports tourism, local businesses and the city’s heritage.
Stretching 13 kilometres, it is a defining part of the city and central to daily life, culture and leisure.
The seafront faces growing challenges, including ageing infrastructure, climate change and the need to balance conservation with modern coastal use. To address this, the new seafront investment prospectus treats the shoreline as one connected place and sets a shared direction for both public and private investment.
The prospectus is not a fixed master plan. Instead, it provides a framework that brings together existing projects, identifies new opportunities and guides regeneration in a way that reflects Brighton & Hove’s character and values. It also invites communities, investors and partners to help shape future development while supporting sustainability, wellbeing and economic resilience.
Different parts of the seafront already have distinct identities. Hove is seeing investment in sport and leisure, including a new leisure centre and Hove Beach Park. The central area is strengthened by year-round social and commercial destinations such as Shelter Hall. To the east, the new boardwalk and undercliff walk improve connections with nature. Black Rock is highlighted as a major opportunity for a future cultural, leisure or gallery destination.
The prospectus is guided by five priorities: better placemaking, clearer identity, improved connectivity, stronger environmental stewardship and more sustainable investment. It aims to create high-quality spaces, improve accessibility and active travel, and protect historic and natural assets through maintenance, resilience and heritage-focused care.
Delivery will depend on the partnership. A Seafront Development Board will provide oversight, attract investment and coordinate priorities, helping turn the city’s seafront ambitions into practical, well-planned projects.
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