Brighton and Hove City Council and Sussex Police are holding a meeting at Brighton Town Hall on Monday April 7, 2014 to explain how they intend to keep law abiding residents safe on the day of the march.
March For England (MFE) who come together annually to celebrate St George’s Day, have announced their intention to march in Brighton on Sunday, April 27 2014.
MFE claim that they are simply making a statement, that they are proud of their British heritage. However, the Brighton community remains skeptical over the racist and homophobic undertones which accompany their appearance in the city each year and appears on social networking platforms prior to the march.
This year, once again, the route of the march will go along Brighton seafront between the Aquarium roundabout and West Street, prompting road closures along the coast road which last year upset local traders who said their trade was considerable affected.
Counter protests have been organised in previous years, causing considerable friction between the two groups.
Barriers will be used along the route to prevent the two groups coming together and hopefully decrease the possibility of public disorder.
Anyone can attend the meeting to raise any issues and worries they have regarding the march.
What: March for England public meeting
Where: Brighton Town Hall, Committee Room 1
When: Monday, April 7
Time: 6pm – 7.30pm
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