Southsea Coastal Scheme

The primary wall of the new sea defences on the stretch from Blue Reef to the Hovercraft Terminal

Major milestone complete as new sea wall takes shape in Southsea

De Gomme finished at the theatre of the sea at Southsea Castle

Facelift for historic seafront structure with special cladding

Simon Armitage poem takes centre stage on Southsea seafront

The 'Brent Geese fencing' is being removed this week

Fencing around 'Brent Geese area' in Southsea to be dismantled

Brent Geese on Southsea Common

Brent geese flock to fenced off area of Southsea Common

Latest sea defence works at Ports Creek on the northern edge of Portsea Island Picture: Chris Moorhouse (220225-38)

16 images showing the progress of the sea defence works at Ports Creek

Front centre: Cllr Leader and Forton Ward Councillor Peter Chegwyn, standing next to (left) Steve Fitzmaurice, Engineering Team Manager for Coastal Partners, and (right) Alister Butcher, Director of Estates and Safety at Lighthouse Learning Trust. Back: Representatives from Coastal Partners, the construction team and the Environment Agency at the completed Forton defences.

New sea defences in Forton completed to protect homes and businesses

Transformation of Southsea shelters

Southsea's historic seafront structures restored to their former glory

Sea defence works at Ports Creek, Portsmouth

Footbridge closed for ten days as part of North Portsea Coastal Scheme

Sea defence works at Ports Creek, Portsmouth

Key stage begins to create vital new sea defences at Ports Creek

The next phase of sea defences pictured open at Speakers' Corner - the area in front of the Pyramids.

Explore newly opened Pyramids to Speakers' Corner sea defences

Prom and shelters from above at Speakers' Corner

Southsea Coastal Scheme opening

The penny slots are always a winner all year round with both Clarence Pier and South Parade Pier along Southsea seafront providing great options within the family arcades to occupy all of the family. With fun fair rides also on offer at peak times (and good weather) as well as plenty of food and drink options families who visit are definitely on to a winner. www.clarencepier.co.uk and www.southparadepier.netPicture: Sarah Standing

New sea defences to protect Pier from flooding would cost £20m

Emily Faludy

First artist unveiled for new 'outdoor art gallery' at Speakers' Corner

The penny slots are always a winner all year round with both Clarence Pier and South Parade Pier along Southsea seafront providing great options within the family arcades to occupy all of the family. With fun fair rides also on offer at peak times (and good weather) as well as plenty of food and drink options families who visit are definitely on to a winner. www.clarencepier.co.uk and www.southparadepier.netPicture: Sarah Standing

Concerns Pier could flood as it will not be protected by sea defences

Police on the scene said a controlled explosion will be carried out later today thanks to their Explosive Ordnance Disposal team.

Live LIVE UPDATES: Unexploded bomb found in Southsea - all cordons lifted

All cordons have been lifted after an unexploded ordnance was discovered in Southsea today (December 3).

Kelly Brown

An unexploded ordnance was found in Southsea

Praise for team after unexploded ordnance was removed from beach

Cordons lifted after unexploded ordnance was removed from Southsea

Parts of Southsea were cordoned off and evacuated on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, after an unexploded ordnance was discovered.

Police cordon remains in place after unexploded bomb was found

An unexploded ordnance was found in Southsea

Images reveal what unexploded ordnance found on the beach looks like

Pier Road, Southsea

New cycle lane set to be created along busy Southsea road

The work progresses on the southern end of Southsea Common

Next crucial phase to create new sea defences due to begin - pictures

A new windbreak shelter has gone up adjacent to the Briny Restaurant on Southsea seafront as part of the coastal defense works. Picture Alex Shute

Stylish windbreak shelter spotted as frontage 5 sea defences continue

Brent Geese area in Southsea Common, Portsmouth on 23rd October 2024

Watch: Fake Brent Geese placed in fenced off area on Southsea Common

Brent Geese travel to Farlington Marshes Nature Reserve during the winter but the Southern Water sewage discharge into the harbour is hurting their environment says Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust.

Southsea Common fenced off to create refuge for Brent Geese

Clarence Esplanade closed for next phase of the sea defences

Watch: Esplanade closures in place for next phase of sea defences

Southsea seafront before the coastal scheme work starts. Picture: Sarah Standing (101024-3149)

Coastal Scheme: Section now closed until 2026 for sea defence works

The latest stage of the Southsea Coastal Scheme has now seen a section near the Hovertravel closed off - with it not reopening until 2026.

Steve Deeks

A second layer of tarmac is being added to the temporary footpath across Southsea Common to make it useable

Finishing touches to footpath as new phase of sea defences work begins

The Briny is known for its exquisite seafood options and it is a popular choice with locals.

Popular restaurant to close while sea defence works are carried out

Southsea in pictures before sea defence works changes it forever

The new temporary footpath being created across Southsea Common. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak

Sneak peek at new Southsea footpath

New playpark on the cards at Southsea Common as part of revamp

A temporary path is being created on Southsea Common, Portsmouth, on Friday, September 20, 2024.Picture: Sarah Standing (200924-6350)

New footpath shaping up across the common before sea defences closure

Beach Club plans 'closing party' ahead of sea defence work

A CGI of the proposed sea defences near Southsea Common. Credit: Coastal Partners

Esplanade to close until summer 2026 as part of sea defence works

McFly were the surprise artist to perform on the Castle Stage on Saturday afternoon to a packed crowd. Pictured - Fans enjoying McFly Photos by Alex Shute

Victorious Festival 2024: Everything you need to know about tickets

Preparation gets underway for Victorious Festival 2024. Pictured: Castle Stage

WATCH: City prepares for Victorious Festival

Southsea Common is being transformed as people get ready for Victorious Festival next week.

Stages spotted as Victorious preparations get underway - Pictures

Footage reveals that preparation is getting underway on Southsea Common ahead of Victorious Festival taking place this month.

Footage shows preparation getting underway for music festival

The Seaside Stage will be returning this year following a brief hiatus due to the Southsea Coastal Scheme. Picture Credit: James White - Victorious

Victorious Festival 2024: Seaside Stage returns

Southsea Beach just got bigger as a section which has been shut for the city’s  multi-million pound coastal scheme has reopened - I went to check it out on a beautiful sunny evening.

WATCH: I took a walk along part of Southsea Beach that just reopened

Local residents enjoy the new swing chairs along the promenade. Picture: Habibur Rahman

WATCH: I took a stroll along Southsea's beautiful new promenade

Portsmouth is home to a number of beautiful beaches, including Southsea Beach, Eastney Beach and Hotwalls Beach. Picture: Habibur Rahman

Southsea East will have no lifeguards this summer, council confirms

The chains for the swing benches behind the bandstand in Southsea have been broken

Plans to make 'robust' repairs to swing benches which have been broken

Theatre of the Sea in front of Southsea Castle

WATCH: Fabulous Southsea sea defences are opened to the public

The new sea defences in front of Southsea castle - including the Theatre of the Sea

Next phase of the Southsea Sea Defences set to open to the public

The new sea defences in front of Southsea castle - including the Theatre of the Sea

Next phase of the Southsea Sea Defences set to open to the public

Lighting is tested at the Southsea Sea Defences with the 'Theatre of the Sea' at lit up beautifully

WATCH: Testing is carried out on the lighting at the sea defences

Images show the latest work to improve Southsea's sea defences.

Stunning drone footage captures ongoing work to protect city

The North Portsea Coastal Defence works - including a bird island

Work on vital sea defence project to resume after a break for birds

Progress on the Southsea Coastal Scheme to reinforce Portsmouth's seafront, as captured by My Portsmouth By Drone.

Watch: Major Southsea sea defence works continue

Professor Green at Victorious in 2019. Picture by Paul Windsor

Seaside stage to return for Victorious Festival 2024 and lineup is revealed

De Gomme triangle at the Southsea sea defences

Finishing touches to historic structure at Southsea Sea Defences

An artist's impression of the area in front of Blue Reef

Details of the final sea defences design - including monuments and footpaths

The Trident memorial honours those who died in Sierra Leone in 1859 and the Aboukir memorial is dedicated to those who died on board H.M.S. Aboukir in Jamaica in 1873-74.

Council to remove and repair seafront war memorials

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