Max Miller may be on the move again if plans for a new entrance to the Royal Pavilion Gardens are agreed.
The statue is currently set back from the north western entrance to the gardens in New Road, close to the Royal Pavilion and Dome’s energy centre.
Abigail Thomas, head of enterprise and business systems, said: “This area has become cluttered with things we want to hide.
“Max Miller has not been left in the best situation.”
An option, as part of changes to the area, would involve moving the entrance 20 metres along the road and siting the Cheeky Chappie in front of the Theatre Royal.
Brighton sculptor Pete Webster created the statue which was originally unveiled in 2005.
Averil Older, chair of the Max Miller Appreciation Society, said: “The proposed move is not part of the public consultation so we haven’t heard any details yet.
“However, we must remember that the funding for the statue was raised by public subscription, with generous donations from many well-known comedians.
“We will look after Max, whatever is proposed, and ensure he remains in the heart of Brighton, the city where he was born, lived and died.”
A public consultation on proposed changes to Pavilion Gardens includes a question about the wooden bench in New Road.
Options being considered by Brighton and Hove City Council include removing the bench, introducing benches and tables, having no public seating or leaving it as it is.
Ms Thomas explained that it was difficult to keep the bench area clean as litter is trapped down the back.
Councillor Alan Robins, who chairs the council’s Tourism, Development and Culture Committee, said: “When the bench was put in it was really impressive with lots of twinkling lights.
“Everything changes and maybe it is time for a change, maybe benches with tables or various other things.”
People can share their opinions on the future of the Pavilion Gardens by taking part in the consultation before Friday 29 June.
