Brighton & Hove City Council has officially reopened a footpath on Woodland Drive.

The path, leading to Three Cornered Copse, was forced to close last year when a partially collapsed wall posed a risk to public safety.

Contractors have now completed work to clear the footpath and make the area safe for residents to use once again.

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A temporary CCTV camera has also been installed for extra security.

Councillor Trevor Muten, Cabinet member for Transport, Parking and Public Realm, said: "This is great news and I'm pleased local people will once again get to use this much-loved path and the area its leads to.

"This has been a complicated issue, but one that’s been a priority for us. I’d like to thank residents for their patience and support in getting it recognised as an official public footpath. It really has demonstrated the passion of local people for the area and their community.

"I look forward to seeing people use and enjoy the path once again."