City of York Council's Conservative Group has responded to Monday's announcement by the Ministry of Defence that Strensall Barracks will be shed as part of a rationalisation of the defence estate by 2021.
Strensall Ward Councillor Paul Doughty said:
"We have been aware for some time that the MoD has been stocktaking regarding it's property portfolio and that Strensall Barracks was part of this mix.
"Naturally we are concerned about the loss of jobs the closing of the Barracks represents and the Ministry's future plans for this substantial property.
"Strensall Village has been subject to increasing infrastructure pressures as a result of development over the past several years and therefore whatever the future holds for the site will require significant planning and infrastructure investment. Whilst I and the Conservative Group look forward to potentially positive uses for this landmark area of Strensall we intend to monitor further developments very closely and to engage with the MoD to effect the best possible outcome for our residents."