Residents are calling for a solution to fix a water leak that has been causing issues for months.
Concerns have been raised over the amount of water that has been wasted by the leak in Medmerry Hill, Higher Bevendean, which resident say has been an issue for two years.
There are also fears about people slipping on the water, which runs down the street, particularly during the winter months.
Southern Water said it has replaced a length of pipe but said the leak is coming from a private property, limiting the action it can take.
It said records show the initial leak was logged in August 2025 and teams made necessary repairs in February 2026.
The water company said a new job was raised in August this year, after teams became aware of a leak on another section of the pipe, which is on the customer's side. It said teams are engaging with the relevant landlord to fix the issue.
Kate, a resident who wished to keep her surname anonymous, explained her concerns.
She said: “This has gone on too long, the path turns into an ice-rink in winter.
“The community pulled together to smash up the ice and grit the paths, but we shouldn’t have to risk people breaking an ankle on their way to the bus.”
Another resident, Hannah added: “You have to watch where you're putting your feet. It's bad enough for someone who is steady on their feet, but for anyone who is unsteady, it could be a nasty accident waiting to happen. Flip-flops are not an option.”
Now, Brighton and Hove City Council deputy council leader and councillor for Moulsecoomb and Bevendean Jacob Taylor is calling for the situation to be resolved.
He said: “At a time when we have water shortages around the country, it's ridiculous that this leak has been flowing into Bevendean for such a long time.
“I've written to the chief executive of Southern Water and demanded that they take action to investigate and fix this problem.
“Residents should not have to put up with this.”
A Southern Water spokesman said: “Our customers and local stakeholders are absolutely right to raise visible leaks with us - we respond as quickly as possible.
“There have been a number of issues in this area and we have replaced a length of our pipe and even some of the pipe belonging to the owner of a property nearby.
“There is still a leak behind a wall which we cannot access and which is the responsibility of the owner.
“We are in contact with the landlord to ensure a repair is made.”
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