£1.2m seafront regeneration plans

A public consultation carried out for the first time was a 'huge success.'

Seafront restaurants and a pavilion could be developed as part of a proposed £1.2m regeneration of a Hampshire resort.

People in Southsea were invited to shape the future of the resort as part of a development initiative between Portsmouth City Council and university.

More than 2,500 residents and visitors gave feedback on what they wanted to see being built, at an event in April.

Proposals are being considered and if successful could be completed by 2011.

Seafront manager David Evans said: "This was the first event of its kind and was a huge success, which really engaged with the public.

"Their responses are vital in informing the sea change bid, which looks at regeneration of Southsea."

Details of the proposed works are to be presented for funding approval in September at Portsmouth City Council with a completion date for works earmarked by March 2011.