PUBLIC MEETING IN SOLENT TO DISCUSS COASTGUARD MODERNISATION PROPOSALS
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is holding a public meeting in Solent on Tuesday 1st March 2011 about the proposed Coastguard modernisation programme.
The meeting will provide an opportunity for the community around the existing Solent Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) to hear more about the proposals, ask questions of MCA representatives and air their views.
The meeting, at Thorngate Halls (Community Centre), Bury House, Bury Road, Gosport, Hampshire. PO12 3PX, will be independently chaired and will begin at 7:30pm. The meeting is expecting to draw to a close by 9:00pm.
The proposals for Coastguard modernisation, together with the consultation documents, can be found on the MCA website at www.mcga.gov.uk and www.dft.gov.uk
Notes to Editors
Media cameras and other recording equipment will not be allowed into the venue; however an MCA spokesman will be available after the meeting for interviews or comments. An MCA media officer will be on site at the venue. Please contact the press office on 02380329401 for more information about the meeting at Solent.