A SERVICE of rededication was held today for the VEVJ Memorial at Mariner’s Green, Cardiff Road, Newport.

Deputy mayor Councillor Cliff Suller was joined by members of the Royal British Legion for the service, led by Reverend Keith Beardmore.

The memorial, commissioned to mark the 50th anniversary of victory in Europe and over Japan at the end of the Second World War, was originally laid in Commercial Street.

However, increasing traffic in that area had caused damage to the mosaic and it was decided to relocate it to Mariner’s Green.

This area is also home to the Merchant Navy Memorial.

Made out of polished and natural granite stones, the VEVJ landmark was created by artist Sebastien Boyesen. He also restored the memorial before it was placed in its new home.

Councillor Suller paid tribute to the men and women who gave so much during the Second World War.

“Although time marches on and the war becomes an even more distant memory, we must never forget their sacrifices," he said.

“Mariner’s Green has been transformed, as part of the Pillgwenlly Regeneration Project, and it is now a more fitting location for us to pause a while and remember those brave people.”

The Pillgwenlly Regeneration Project is a £6.7million programme led by Newport City Council .