AS IT appears that Brighton Council are following their own political agenda, regardless of the wishes of the majority of Brighton residents, I wholeheartedly support the “mods protest” regarding the proposed Madeira Drive closure.

Our council leader clearly has no knowledge or interest in Brighton’s heritage.

The closure of Madeira Drive is another nail in the coffin to the many events that have taken place since I was born here.

The various car rallies, speed trials and music events are part of what Brighton is about, but our politically correct obsessed council is intent on rail-roading the closure of Madeira Drive, on the pretence of protecting the“environment” and for the benefit of cyclists and walkers.

At present there is a perfectly adequate sized pavement and cycle lane, but like the Old Shoreham Road fiasco, the addition of more bike lanes will only increase traffic levels, cause disruption and cancel the events traditionally held there, all for the benefit of (as in the case of Old Shoreham), the one cyclist per hour who uses it.

Paul Johnston Middleton Avenue Hove