So it’s done – thanks to local campaigners, members of the public, local businesses and some particularly big donors, the Save Madeira Drive campaign reached its target today.

Total reached = £466,149

More soon – great news for now.

Madeira terraces, Kemp town with cyclist. ‘The world famous sheltered walk’

Approximately 100 years separates these photos, showing Madeira Drive, the Volks railway, Kemp Town and the Madeira Drive green wall

The £24 million ‘Lockwood Project’ to restore East Brighton seafront