Simon Kirby, Member of Parliament for Brighton Kemptown & Peacheaven has welcomed Brighton & Hove Council’s decision to grant planning permission for the Brighton Zip which will be built on the former site of the Brighton Wheel.

Simon said,

“I was really saddened to lose the wheel. It was an iconic part of the Brighton seafront as well as being a major visitor attraction.”

“I am therefore pleased to hear that the planning application for the Zip has been granted. This has to be a good thing for tourism in the City and indeed for the seafront to the east of the Palace Pier which desperately needs revitalising.”  

“I understand that around 30 full-time jobs will be created. This is good news and I look forward to the Zip becoming another important icon on the Brighton Kemptown seafront.”