Security is being reviewed at a run-down car park which has been plagued by drug taking and all-night raves.

Neighbours of the London Road multi-storey car park, named as one of the worst in Brighton last year, are calling for a crackdown on antisocial behaviour, including joy riding.

Ian Davey, Green councillor for St Peters and North Laine, said he had received a series of complaints from people living in Mayflower Square, a council-owned block above the car park.

A petition has been signed by 36 residents demanding action.

Geoffrey Theobald, chairman of Brighton and Hove's Environment Committee, said security would be reviewed at the car park. He added £500,000 was to be spent improving the structure and security later this year.

One resident, who is registered blind, told Coun Davey: "I can't emphasise how scary it is being woken by a noise, feeling vulnerable and scared, wondering if it's someone outside my window and then realising it's below me - not something you expect living on the ground floor."

Coun Davey added: "When residents have complained they have been told there is no money available to secure the car park at night. Unfortunately the situation has not improved. Occasional visits from a security company are not the answer.

"Residents are asking that the situation is reviewed and that the car park is secured at night by shutters."

The barriers are lifted at 7pm to allow people to leave the car park as it no longer manned.

Coun Theobald said security would be reviewed and new CCTV installed as part of the £500,000 refurbishment.

He said: "We are drawing up the specifications for these works and security is a primary objective."

The council is ploughing at least £1 million other car parks.

The money comes from savings from cutting NCP, which currently run five sites in the city.

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