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Portsmouth Society Newsletter Spring 2005

Articles in this edition include ...

What Future for Southsea Shopping Precinct?
The Retail Group's plans for redeveloping Palmerston Road shopping precinct were eclipsed by the shock announcement of Knight & Lee's move to City Centre North.

How to declutter your streets
Advice from the Civic Trust on reducing street clutter.

Trafalgar 200
We have been involved in the public consultation about the possible relocation of the Nelson statue in Pembroke Road and the Victory anchor on Clarence Esplanade

Lionel Brett (Viscount Esher) 1913-2004
Lord Esher was responsible for the post-war planning of Portsmouth's City Centre.

Replanning the Tricorn site
The former Tricorn site is to be redeveloped as City Centre North but where are the plans? Where is the public consultation?

Tricorn News & Gossip
Comment from Tom Dyckhoff, architectural correspondent of The Times.

The Great Portsmouth Gridlock
Were you stuck in traffic on November 25th?

The Rimmington mural
We were disappointed at the lighting and perspex covering of Portsmouth's "Jewel in the Crown". Wetherspoons have replied.

Traffic Signs in Conservation Areas
The Accessible City strategy brought hundreds of new traffic signs into Portsmouth with little regard to their surroundings.

Milan Mandaric statue appeal
The Pompey Supporters Advisory Panel have commissioned sculptor Philip Jackson to make a nine-foot bronze statue of Milan Mandaric.

Defects of the traffic system
Colas take over the maintenance of Portsmouth's Highways under a PFI agreement. We highlight some areas where, we hope, they will make improvements.

Postcards from Portsmouth
Details of a visual event for summer 2005.

Forgotten Ports of England

TETRA - Transmitting from Fratton Park
Concern at the new transmitter for the emergency services' communication system.

Conservation News
New listings for Portsmouth.

Guide to Planning

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