Members of the Southsea Coastal Scheme team, who are designing new sea defences for 4.5km of Portsmouth's seafront have gone that extra mile to raise money for The LifeHouse , a resource and support centre for those in need, located in Albert Road, Southsea. To raise funds, employees from Portsmouth City Council , Eastern Solent Coastal Partnership and Balfour Beatty came together to take part in the Great South Run in October this year. The more experienced runners covered the 10 mile course, with the rest running in the 5K race meaning that runners of all levels could get involved. They have now smashed their fundraising target of £450, with the current total reaching over £600. Lesley Wenden, Manager at the LifeHouse said: "Not only did this team of people complete the Great South Run for us but they also raised over £600 in doing so! Thanks to this wonderful achievement and people's kindness through donations, we will be able to put the monies raised towards some l...