Local inhabitants are pushing for approval to establish a small green space at two locations where shared bins are currently situated.

People residing in the St Aubyns neighbourhood of Hove lodged their suggestion for a compact park at the Kingsway crossroads, which forms part of the A259 coastal road, back in June 2022.

Their scheme is one of several ventures jostling for contributions from developers to cover the costs of creating the park.

Brighton and Hove City Council is holding an internet-based survey to gauge public support.

The council’s online platform includes a specific page presenting the St Aubyns Pocket Park plan.

The proposal is linked to the wider A259 cycling infrastructure scheme, and if the bid succeeds, funds would go toward acquiring plants suited to coastal conditions.

Sue Kalicinska, speaking on behalf of Friends of St Aubyns Park, explained that the resident-led effort aims to transform the southern part of St Aubyns close to Kingsway into an appealing green space for universal enjoyment.

New layouts have now been completed. The plans involve relocating the bins to the road surface, renewing the ground covering, and introducing plantings to improve the local environment.

The bicycle racks will stay where they are and the bins will be positioned behind a decorative wall.

Brighton University postgraduate students studying architecture and urban design helped refine the concepts.

The council’s Better Brighton and Hove Fund receives money from the community infrastructure levy charged to developers.

Every electoral ward has at least £22,000 accessible through the Better Brighton and Hove Fund, with greater sums directed to wards where additional schemes gain endorsement.

Westdene and Hove Park, which has obtained planning consent for various projects, has the most funding available, close to £91,000.

Residents can cast five votes across 749 suggestions on Brighton and Hove City Council’s website, with the voting window closing on Tuesday 5 May.