Last signs of RAF Cottesmore removed Rutland Welcomes The Army Kendrew Barracks

Last signs of RAF Cottesmore removed Rutland Welcomes The Army Kendrew Barracks

Army to move into RAF Cottesmore base, Cottesmore Rutland

The Speculation of doom and gloom surrounding RAF COTTESMORE is now over. The base will be occupied by the Army once it closes as an airbase, the Government has confirmed today and announced the army will occupy the base.

Some RAF personnel have remained at the base but they are due to leave over the next few months to finally vacate by March 31, 2012.

Speaking to the Rutland Mercury

Leader of Rutland County Council Roger Begy (Con) said:

“This announcement is really good news for the county and means that Cottesmore and the surrounding areas will have a new lease of life. We are delighted that the base is set to be fully occupied again.
“We are still looking at the finer details of the announcement with regards to exact timings.
The RAF is due to occupy the site until March next year. The economic situation of Cottesmore won’t change overnight, but this will certainly help. Rutland County Council has worked closely with the MoD in recent months and I am delighted to welcome the army to Cottesmore. It is good news that they will be utilising the base.”

Also speaking to the Rutland Mercury:
Deputy leader of the council and cabinet member for economic development Coun Terry King (Con) added: “It is pleasing to see that the site will be occupied by the Army. The council will continue to work closely with the MoD to make sure the council is fully involved in any decisions about the long-term use of the site.
“The announcement is a real boost for Rutland and I welcome the Army to the county. I’m sure that Cottesmore will prove ideal for their training purposes.”

Rutland MP Alan Duncan commented: “It is excellent news that Rutland will continue to host the military. Following the previous Government’s decision to close the base the future of the site hung in the balance and it seemed we might be left with a derelict site. The council and I have worked hard with the MOD to avoid this and we have delivered a good result for the county.

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Rutland County Council Chief Executive Helen Briggs is said to be happy for the county

A MODEL of a Spitfire a memorial to Battle of Britain ... Air Force Association (RAFA), RAF Cottesmore and Oakham in Bloom

A MODEL of a Spitfire, memorial, Battle of Britain, Air Force Association, RAFA, RAF Cottesmore, Oakham in Bloom, Photographs, Martin Brookes, Oakham, Rutland

RAF Cottesmore Final March Through Oakham Film by Jim Harrison

Video on YouTube

RAF Cottesmore Final March Through Oakham

RAF Cottesmore Farewell Parade Oakham Photographs

Former Oakham Town Councillor and Mayor and photographer Mr Jim Harrison.

Helen Briggs Chief Executive of Rutland County Council looking happy never seen her looking happy before.

Former Oakham Town Councillor and Mayor Paul Beech.

Smile

Some Rutland County Council staff, there are still some remaining after the cuts.

BBC East Midlands Today's Helen Astle's and cameraman

 

 Marching

Busy Photographers

 

Oakham Town Councillor Maureen Dodds

I can only imagine it is easier to photograph Katie Price than it is a Oakham Town Councillor

Cllr Adam Lowe, Mr Lucas, Councillor Lucas, Cllr Maureen Dodds.

Mr Nigel Spencer and Oakham Mayor councillor Sharon Spencer

Mrs Jones and  Rutland County Council Mrs Heather Wells (Conservative) - OAKHAM SOUTH WEST WARD (looking forward to her and husband working with Robert?)

Rutland County Councillors 

Mr Peter W Jones (Conservative) - OAKHAM SOUTH WEST WARD

Mr Terry C King (Conservative) - EXTON WARD (Deputy Leader of the Council)

 

Mrs Adams and Mr Richard Adams 

 Inspector J Monks Rutland Leicestershire Police.

 

MOD Police guarding the entrance to Rutland County Museum

 

 Mr Peter W Jones (Conservative) - OAKHAM SOUTH WEST WARD

RAF Cottesmore presented Rutland with a painting by Artist Graham Cooke, the painting will be displayed for the public to see at  Rutland County Council's offices.

Graham also offers a framing services bespoke and retail.

Tel: 01780 766205
Mobile: 07889 601319

e-mail: graham.cooke1@btinternet.com

7 Lonsdale Road, Stamford, PE9 2RW

Joint Harrier Force now part of history

Goodbye RAF Cottesmore

Photographs after Church Service RAF Cottesmore Closure

Mr Edward Baines (Conservative) - MARTINSTHORPE WARD (Chairman of the Council)

 

Oakham Town Councillor and Deputy Mayor Mark Woodcock

with Oakham Town Councillor Adam Lowe

RAF Cottesmore people arriving at All Saints Church Oakham for farewell service photographs

RAF Cottesmore people arriving at All Saints Church Oakham for farewell service.

Helen Briggs Chief Executive of Rutland County Council

Oakham Town Councillor Alf Dewis

 

 

BBC East Midlands Today Cameraman

The Lord Lieutenants wife was one of many ladies, who needed to hold onto to their hats as the wind blew today.

 

Stamford Mayor David Brailsford and Leicestershire Constabulary: Inspector 1526 Johnny Monks

 

Rutland High Sheriff's Mrs S C Forsyth

 

BBC Camerman

 

Mr Hugh E G Rees (Conservative) - KETTON WARD and Mr Peter J W Golden (Lib/Dem)- NORMANTON WARD

All Saints Church Oakham Rutland

 

Mr Roger B Begy (Conservative) - GREETHAM WARD  (Leader of the Council) (Leicester Tigers Tie) and Mrs Begy