Memorial plaques on Southsea seafront could be moved for sea defence work

MEMORIAL plaques and benches along a section of Southsea seafront could be ‘temporarily relocated’ as part of upcoming sea defence works.

By Fiona Callingham

Published 4th Dec 2021, 17:08 BST

Updated 4th Dec 2021, 17:19 BST

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Ahead of the second stage of the Southsea Coastal Scheme, which will start around Southsea Castle in January, the team is considering moving the commemorative items.

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In a statement on their website they said: ‘We are considering plans to temporarily relocate all plaques from this area to a nearby location overlooking the seafront while works are underway.

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Drone footage of Southsea taken on Easter weekend 2021 by Solent Sky Services
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‘Please contact us to advise if you would like your plaque relocated over this period, otherwise we are happy to store plaques securely until new seating is installed.’

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To contact the team about this email them via their website: southseacoastalscheme.org.uk/get-involved.

Portsmouth City Council has told The News all visitor attractions in the area, including the D-Day Story will remain open during this period of work.

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