A green space near the seafront has been ruined by film crews who churned up the grass.
The lawn near the King Alfred, in Hove, is a quagmire after lorries and other vehicles involved in filming across the city set up a base on the site.
Parkgoers said they were furious at the council for allowing it to go ahead - even when weather forecasts predicted heavy rain.
One Bath Court resident was fuming that his favourite spot was left in such a state.
"I like to sit up there and read the paper, but when I arrived I was quite amazed", the 74-year-old said.
"Lots of people use that lawn and now they can't use it. It's been a nice day and we have a nice weekend coming up.
"The whole lot has been destroyed."
Brighton and Hove City Council said it has a contract with the film crew to ensure any repairs to the lawn are paid for.
Council environment boss Tim Rowkins said: "The torrential weather we experienced on Monday was well above what we would expect for this time of year and has led to additional churn, so I do appreciate residents' concern.
"But I can confirm once the filming is complete and the crew has left the site, the area will be assessed and plans made to quickly have this area of the seafront back to looking its best.”
But the resident said he had concerns over when and how the lawns would be repaired.
He said: "The grass in Wish Park was left unkempt throughout the summer in 2023 after a circus set up on the site in June, causing muddy patches and no grass.
"This is not going to regrow, not with the damage caused. It needs the council to plant more grass.
"With all the works going on at Kingsway to the Sea there is nowhere else to go. You have to walk all the way to Hove Lawns."
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel