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Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Homes England acquires MoD barracks site to deliver 1,300 new homes
The UK Government's housing and regeneration agency, Homes England, has bought land at Ripon Barracks, which is set for closure, from the Ministry of Defence (MoD), paving the way for the development of 1,300 new homes. The proposed residential area will offer housing and feature natural green spaces, a primary school, a community centre, and retail facilities to establish a new community. In March, the site was included in a pioneering development strategy, with a revised cross-government approach to handling MoD land, which serves as a model for expediting the construction of new houses. A 'tripartite taskforce' comprising the MoD, the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government, and HM Treasury is currently working on implementing further planning reforms. The collaborative efforts of Homes England, the MoD, the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), and the Army Basing and Infrastructure Directorate have been instrumental in utilising the trailblazer approach to unlock the potential of this publicly owned site for housing. The sale is part of the MoD's Defence Estate Optimisation (DEO) portfolio, which focuses on upgrading essential military infrastructure and divesting sites that are surplus to the MoD's requirements. North Yorkshire council has granted planning permission for the new homes, which will be constructed in stages. The initial phase will commence at the now-empty Deverell Barracks site to deliver the first 150 homes. Subsequent development will occur at Claro Barracks, Laver Banks, and the former Engineering Park following the Royal Engineers' relocation to Marne Barracks in Catterick. As the master developer for the project, Homes England will oversee the creation of vital infrastructure required for construction, including site-wide drainage, road networks, and other foundational works. Additionally, the design of the new community will pay homage to the site's military heritage through thoughtful design, landscaping, and interpretive features. Core design principles will ensure the preservation and integration of the site's historical elements, such as the linear parade ground layout and the original footpath network. Homes England CEO Eamonn Boylan said: 'This milestone achievement is the result of government bodies uniting to drive forward this government's mission of building 1.5 million homes this parliament. By combining the MoD's land assets with Homes England's planning and development expertise, we've unlocked a site with a historic past which we're determined will shape the development's future.' DIO major disposals deputy head Robert Smith said: 'This is an important milestone in bringing forward Ripon Barracks for redevelopment and is testament to the strong collaboration between all partners involved. Ripon Barracks has a rich history, and this is an excellent example of how sites that are no longer needed by the military can be unlocked to bring real benefits to the local community.' In line with government reforms announced last month to boost the construction of thousands of homes, Homes England plans to release more of its land exclusively to small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) builders. "Homes England acquires MoD barracks site to deliver 1,300 new homes" was originally created and published by World Construction Network, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
14 hours ago
- Yahoo
Cat dies from smoke inhalation from house fire in Ripon, significant damage reported
RIPON, Wis. (WFRV) – A cat died from smoke inhalation during a house fire in Ripon on Thursday morning, with the home suffering significant damage. The Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office reported that dispatch received a call at 10:24 a.m. regarding smoke at a home located at W13819 Skyline Circle, with black smoke reportedly filling the interior. What should your thermostat be set at during summer? Deputies and fire crews arrived, locating the source of the smoke and containing flames before it spread throughout. The preliminary investigation indicated an electrical fire started in a workshop after a tool reportedly failed while plugged in. The homeowners were not home; however, a cat inside died from smoke inhalation, while other pets were safely rescued. The rest of the house was significantly damaged by smoke and soot and has been deemed uninhabitable. Lithium-ion battery blamed for small explosion in Fond du Lac home While the fire is not believed to be suspicious, it is under investigation. No additional details were provided Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21 hours ago
- Yahoo
Town of Ripon home uninhabitable after fire, 1 cat dies
TOWN OF RIPON – A town of Ripon home is uninhabitable and one cat has perished after a fire Thursday morning. A 911 call reported smoke inside a residence at W13819 Skyline Circle at around 10:24 a.m. June 19. The caller stated black smoke was beginning to fill the home, a news release from Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office said. Sheriff's deputies and Ripon Fire Department were dispatched to the scene. When they arrived, emergency responders located the source of the smoke and contained the fire before it could spread. Read more: Lithium-ion battery causes explosion inside Fond du Lac home, no one hurt The sheriff's office said a preliminary investigation suggests the fire started in a workshop in the basement. The cause is believed to be electrical in nature, stemming from a failure in a tool that was plugged in. The property owners were not home during the incident. One cat inside the residence succumbed to smoke inhalation while other pets were safely rescued by emergency responders, the sheriff's office said. Read more: Remember when Vulcan Manufacturing was a significant steel producer? Its projects still support Fond du Lac buildings. Although the fire was confined to the basement, the rest of home suffered significant smoke and soot damage and is uninhabitable. The sheriff's office said while the fire is not believed to be suspicious in nature, it is still under investigation. Contact Brandon Reid at breid@ This article originally appeared on Fond du Lac Reporter: Cat dies in town of Ripon fire, home uninhabitable due to damage
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for Thursday, June 19
Mail Sport's racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Thursday's meetings at Ripon, Royal Ascot, Chelmsford City, Wetherby and Lingfield. Ripon Robin Goodfellow 2.05 Irv 2.40 Ellusive Butterfly 3.15 Bosphorus Rose 3.50 Baldomero 4.30 Percy's Daydream 5.10 Flavius Titus 5.43 Groundhog Gimcrack 2.05 Parish Councillor 2.40 Ellusive Butterfly 3.15 Paris Lights 3.50 Trefor 4.30 Percy's Daydream 5.10 Raft Up 5.43 Sovereign Class Royal Ascot Robin Goodfellow 2.30 Charles Darwin 3.05 Sing Us A Song 3.40 Life Is Beautiful 4.20 ILLINOIS (nap) 5.00 Teroomm 5.35 Jackknife 6.10 Gleneagle Bay (nb) Gimcrack 2.30 First Legion 3.05 SERIOUS CONTENDER (nap) 3.40 Serenity Prayer (nb) 4.20 Trawlerman 5.00 Brave Mission 5.35 Reyenzi 6.10 Never So Brave NEWMARKET - 5.00 TEROOMM (nap) NORTHERNER – 2.30 NAVAL LIGHT (nap) Chelmsford City Robin Goodfellow 2.15 Palazzo Persico 2.50 Coming Attraction 3.23 Moulin Booj 4.00 Empress Of All 4.35 Jolly Jack Tar 5.05 Waiting For Love Gimcrack 2.15 Mr Nugget 2.50 Coming Attraction 3.23 Jungle Land 4.00 Empress Of All 4.35 Jolly Jack Tar 5.05 Radiant Beauty NEWMARKET – 2.50 Coming Attraction (nb) Wetherby Robin Goodfellow 5.48 Adalida 6.20 Fan Club 6.50 Fallons First 7.20 Daytona Lady 7.50 Cosmos Raj 8.20 Quercus 8.50 Bernalda Gimcrack 5.48 Angela's Bear 6.20 Fan Club 6.50 Candle Of Time 7.20 Rumba Bay 7.50 Electric Avenue 8.20 Arlington 8.50 Bernalda NORTHERNER – 5.48 Angela's Baar (nb) Lingfield Robin Goodfellow 5.58 Dubai Harbour 6.38 Vlad 7.10 Take The A Train 7.40 Linear Spirit 8.10 Kessaar Power 8.40 Dubai Treasure Gimcrack 5.58 Persian Phoenix 6.38 Orange Emperor 7.10 Night Step 7.40 Royal Accord 8.10 Guns And Flowers 8.40 Dubai Treasure
BBC News
3 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Major 1,300 homes plan moves forward after Ripon Barracks sale
A major housing development has moved forward following the sale of a vacant military England announced it had acquired the land at Ripon Barracks from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) on 12 June and would go ahead with plans to build 1,300 new site, which includes Deverell Barracks, Claro Barracks and Laver Banks, is due to be vacated by the armed forces in England said the scheme, called Clotherholme, would include a new primary school, community centre and retail area "to create a vibrant new community". Once completed, the development would increase Ripon's population by a have previously expressed concerns over the impact on infrastructure and the loss of historic military England said it would work together with the MoD to "honour the site's military past through appreciative design, landscaping and interpretive elements".Prominent historical features, such as the linear parade ground layout and the original footpath network would be preserved and integrated. 'Unlocking underused land' The development would be delivered in phases, with initial work beginning at the Deverell Barracks site to provide the first 150 new homes. The remaining areas – Claro Barracks, Laver Banks, and the former Engineering Park – would be developed following the scheduled departure of the Royal Engineers to Marne Barracks on Catterick government said that "unlocking underused public land" was "crucial" to tackling housing MoD's Defence Estate Optimisation project will see military sites that are no longer needed released for other Barracks played a role in both world wars. During World War One, the site was built as a convalescent camp for soldiers, and the famous poet Wilfred Owen was treated prepared for the D-Day landings at the camp in the 1940s and it was also a base during the Cold War. Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
