A UNIQUE sculptured wrought iron gate will be built off Fareham's West Street at a cost of £20,000 to mark the Queen's Golden Jubilee.

The elaborate gates will span the former Portland Street and ultimately will welcome shoppers into Fareham's ambitious Market Quay development.

Councillors agreed to commission the gates - which will be painted midnight blue with gold leaf and will feature an integral wrought iron bench.

Although the design is yet to be finalised, it will be in keeping with the Henry Cort sculpture exhibition that caused controversy among some residents who claimed the money for the £2.9m project could have been better spent.