Hundreds of ceramic poppies used in an emotive First World War tribute that has moved millions could come to Brighton and Hove.

Some of the 888,246 poppies ‘planted’ around the Tower of London to mark the deaths of every British and Commonwealth soldier during The Great War will go on a nationwide tour from next year.

Brighton and Hove Conservatives have called for the city council to do all they can to bring parts of Blood Swept Lands And Seas Of Red to the Pavilion Gardens to create a must-see spectacle.

Hove Park councillor Vanessa Brown said the poppies would be an incredible attraction for residents and would attract an influx of tourists.

Coun Brown said: “I think it would be lovely to have it in Pavilion Gardens with all its own World War history.”

Organisers said that the nationwide tour schedule for sections of the Tower of London display between 2015 and 2018 will be confirmed before the end of the year.

A spokeswoman for 14-18 NOW, which commissioned art including the ceramic poppies to mark the centenary of the First World War, said that local authorities could express their interest by writing to the body’s director Jenny Waldman.

Council leader Jason Kitcat has already asked council officers to express an interest and discussions have begun about the tour and any possible costs.

The proposal will be raised by Conservative councillors at Brighton and Hove City Council’s economic development and culture committee today.

Work on removing the 888,246 poppies which have been seen by four million people started yesterday by a team of about 8,000 volunteers.

The majority of poppies have been sold for £25 each with proceeds plus 10% shared between six service charities.

The purchased poppies will be delivered to individual buyers by January.