Brighton: Council to discuss £6.2m youth centre plan

The planned Brighton Youth Centre would be made from concrete and aluminium

Plans for a new Brighton Youth Centre are due to go before councillors next week.

The existing four-storey 1950s building in Edward Street would be knocked down to make way for a five-storey replacement.

A report to Brighton and Hove City Council (BHCC) says the current building is not "fit for purpose".

The development would be funded with £2.3m from the council and £4.3m of government money.

The report to the planning committee said the proposed new building would provide "improved youth services to the city" and include a skate park, gym space and theatre facilities with a stage.

It would also include private rooms for mental health facilities "along with a general community space for the use of young people".

According to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, the planned development would be made from concrete and aluminium with metal panelling and cost £6.2m, with a contingency of £400,000 built in as labour and construction costs continue to rise.

Four objections, and one letter of support, have been sent to BHCC.

Concerns include extra traffic, loss of on-site parking, overdevelopment and the effect on the East Cliff Conservation Area.

The youth centre's planning application is due to be decided by the council's planning committee on Wednesday.

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