The Montpelier and Clifton Hill Association

For the latest on the Alex see our news pages


For the past forty years the association has been doing its best to protect our conservation area from unwelcome developments. In the 1980s we fought off plans to build a motorway-style road down to the seafront. More recently we successfully defeated plans to rob much of the area of its seaview by putting additional storeys on top of the tallest building in Western Road. And this year we finally persuaded the council that it should not allow the much-loved main building of the former Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital to be demolished. You can find out more about what is happening to the Alex by clicking here
The Montpelier and Clifton Hill Association is a registered charity. We currently have about 400 members. The association holds a permanent seat on the Brighton and Hove City Council's Conservation Advisory Group and is one of its oldest members. We have regular meetings and you can find out where next meeting is here For central Brighton residents who join MCHA we offer:

  • news about developments affecting you
  • support with local council planning issues
  • two members' meetings a year
  • visits to local buildings and gardens
  • guided walks of the area
  • coach outings to historic sites
  • three newsletters a year and trade directory
  • support for buildings conservation
  • Our annual architectural and garden awards


    • If you care about this area and would like to join us and support our work please click here.

    Our website is currently being updated. Please bear with us. By comparison Sisyphus had it easy.