A march through Brighton City Centre which aims to highlight the plight of the homeless could cause disruption, police have said.

The Brighton March for the Homeless is starting from the Old Steine this lunchtime where demonstrators are due to gather before marching through the city.

Police officers have been stategically placed along the route of the march.

The proposed route is up North Street towards the Clock Tower, then along Western Road to Montpelier Road and down to the seafront.

Organisers say there will be "positive and fun filled day that raises awareness, brings people together and changes attitudes for the better".

The event will conclude at the Old Steine Gardens for further presentations, a Q&A and conclusion.

Police say around 200 people are set to be involved in the march.

A Brighton and Hove Division police spokesman said: "March organisers are engaging with Police Protest Liaison Officers and a good exchange of information is underway.

"We expect this march to be finished at around 3.30pm.

"Police staff will be active on the Shop Watch radio during the event."

The march and the rally has been organised by OpSafe Brighton and Brighton in Need who have joined up to host the March for the Homeless, Brighton edition.

Their objectives for the march are:

  • To call upon the Government to eradicate Homelessness by 2020
  • To raise awareness and have a positive impact on the way that rough sleepers are viewed by society
  • To call upon all organisations, charities, agencies and volunteers to work together - because together we can do more.

A posting on the event's website states: "Our plans for the day will include meeting at the Old Steine Gardens, a march around part of the city, a stop point at the Peace Statue for refreshments and presentations, followed by a personal memorial and a two minute silence at the Pier for Dr Geebers, who was one of the rough sleepers who sadly lost his battle with depression recently.

"We will then gather at the Old Steine Gardens again for further presentations, a Q&A and conclusion."