Prince William of Gloucester Barracks
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Answer of 9 June 2026 to Question 5727, on what dates, in what format, and with which categories of participants the consultation with local residents and service families on the closure of Army Training Regiment Grantham was undertaken.
Answered by Luke Pollard
The Department has engaged closely and consistently with the relevant Local Authority regarding the allocation of the Prince William of Gloucester Barracks site within the Local Plan since the decision to dispose of the site was announced.
In addition, two open drop-in public consultation events were held in November 2024, attended by a broad range of stakeholders, including local residents, service families, community groups, and other interested parties, to provide feedback and raise concerns.
Regarding the impact on Service personnel and their families of relocating units currently based at Prince William of Gloucester Barracks to Pirbright, Catterick, and Cottesmore, the Army has well-established support mechanisms to assist personnel with relocations, which are a routine aspect of Service life. These include comprehensive welfare support, family liaison services, and assistance with housing and schooling to mitigate disruption and ensure the wellbeing of personnel and their families throughout the transition.
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