This is a new page set up to update interested parties on the progress towards a new Squadron HQ. The latest news will appear at the top of the list.

Jun 08 - A further set back has been advised. The plans have not been approved. Delegates from Wing, RFCA, Ivybridge Town Council and South Hams District Council will shortly be holding a site meeting to try and resolve the issues raised. In the mean time the Squadron is intending to move to Erme Primary School as the current site at Manor is scheduled for refurbishment.

Jun 08 -  There has been a set back in the time table for the new HQ with the tragic death of the architect for the new HQ. Our thoughts are with his family and friends while his firm attempt to reallocate his workload.

May 08 - The plans for the new building have been submitted to South Hams District Council. There are two plans to view Plan1 & Plan 2 although there may be some changes if the Army Cadets do not provide their portion of the funding. In the mean time it will be necessary to try and locate further temporary accommodation until the new HQ is built. If the plans are approved later this month it is hoped the new HQ will be available by next April.

Apr 08 - New HQ building plans have been submitted for approval to South Hams District Council. It is hoped that, if the plans gain approval, building work will commence later this year.

Mar 08 - Wing HQ have confirmed if necessary the Air Cadets will go ahead alone with the new building. This may mean a smaller building but will be for sole use. The Squadron is now graded Red for action therefore at the highest priority. Despite this it is unlikely that the new HQ is unlikely to be ready in time by the time the new lease expires. Attempts are in hand to find alternative temporary accommodation within Ivybridge.

Feb 08 - Enquiries reveal that no plans submitted to the council as the ACF pulled out of the project though this was not conveyed to the Air Cadet Organisation. Enquiries are in progress with Headquarters Air Cadets to establish ATC options ahead of the meeting with RFCA on 12 Feb 08.

Oct 07 - Draft plans for the new HQ have arrived at Wing HQ, this is more progress.

Aug 07 - RFCA advise that Architect appointed though concern on ground condition at Filham.

Mar 07 - Following a meeting with RFCA and Wing HQ it appears that the projected time has slipped with an anticipated start date of Apr 08. One reason is due to the need to amend planning application. Realistically this would mean the new HQ not being in available until Summer 08.

Dec 06 - Headquarters Air Cadets demand business case from RFCA for release of funds - positive news.

Oct 06 - Planning meeting held between Reserve Forces Cadet Association and District Council.

Sep 06 - Squadron Commander receives info that search for site of new HQ had drawn a blank and that the Squadron may have to close. Letter sent to Town Council and possible site proposed at Filham Park.

May 05 - Squadron quits old HQ and moves into temporary accommodation consisting of a port-a-cabin for an office a metal storage unit and a classroom at the college.

Feb 05 - Extension given to Squadron to quit old HQ allowing the Squadron to remain in it's old HQ until end May 05

Jan 05 - Squadron was given notice to quit it's old HQ by end Feb 05 to make room for new building work