Southsea Coastal Scheme
The largest local authority-led flood defence scheme in England, protecting around 10,000 homes and businesses. Rebuilding the seafront public realm as it goes, which is why it also appears in regeneration discussion.
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- Last evidenced stage
- Under way as of 15 September 2026. Retained project review of 15 September 2026. Not published as a running total spent where published.
- Who owns it
- Coastal Partners / Portsmouth City Council
- Next decision or milestone
- Successive frontage phases through to completion
- Funding
- Not stated. See scheme site. Evidence: Published. Funder: Environment Agency flood defence grant in aid, with partnership funding.
- Delivery vs outcome
- Outcome evidence: A completed stage does not establish the size of the resulting benefit; no new outcome total is inferred. An open building or working installation is delivery evidence; use, emissions or effects are outcome evidence and are reported separately.
- Where
- Portsmouth South
A multi-frontage scheme needs a verified route overlay; Portsmouth South is a constituency, not a ward.
Dated records
Why it matters
- Issue: Sewage spills and flood defences
- Proposal: Join up safe cycle routes across Portsea Island Facts Count proposal
- Proposal: Track coastal protection through completion and upkeep Facts Count proposal
Sources
- Southsea Coastal Scheme checked 2026-09-15