Government sells RAF Scampton to defence company instead of developers

Summarised from 3 outlets · 8 reports · Updated 2 Oct, 13:03 · Archive

The government has sold RAF Scampton to a defence company, rejecting a redevelopment bid.

The government has sold RAF Scampton, a former RAF base in Lincolnshire, to a defence company instead of accepting a redevelopment bid. The company behind the regeneration plans has confirmed its bid was rejected.

Lincolnshire residents have expressed disappointment at the decision, which dashes plans for a major regeneration project at the site. Some have described the outcome as a 'proper shame' and say they will continue to fight for the original regeneration plans. Several questions remain unanswered about what will happen to the former airbase under its new ownership.

Local MPs have described the sale as a 'return to glory days', suggesting the defence company's involvement aligns with the site's military heritage. However, residents have prioritised the protection of RAF Scampton's history under the new owner, indicating concern that this should be central to any future use of the site.

Government sells RAF Scampton to defence company instead of developers — Image: Lincolnshire World

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MPs say RAF Scampton decision is 'return to glory days', but residents think it's 'proper shame'Lincolnshire World · 2 Oct, 09:13
MPs say RAF Scampton decision is 'return to glory days', but residents think it's 'proper shame'Lincolnshire World · 1 Oct, 16:53
The unanswered questions on the RAF Scampton saleLincolnshire World · 1 Oct, 16:48
'Despair' as government sells RAF Scampton to defence company instead of regeneration plansLincolnshire World · 1 Oct, 16:42
The unanswered questions on the RAF Scampton saleLincolnshire World · 1 Oct, 10:34
'Despair' as government sells RAF Scampton to defence company instead of regeneration plansLincolnshire World · 1 Oct, 10:31
RAF Scampton redevelopment bid rejectedBBC Lincolnshire · 30 Sept, 17:47
'Despair' as government sells RAF Scampton to defence companyLincolnshire Live · 30 Sept, 15:21

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