Decision On ‘Super Prison’ Delayed For Fifth Time
Written by HFM News on 8th November 2023
The decision on if a massive new prison will be built near Market Harborough has been delayed for a fifth time.
The government was due to make an announcement today, but in an update issued this afternoon says it still needs more time to consider the proposal.
A decision on if the 17,00-inmate ‘super prison’ will go up on land near HMP Gartree will now be made on or before December 7th.
The plan for the £300m jail has faced mass opposition and was refused by Harborough District Council, before the Ministry of Justice lodged an appeal.
The area where the prison would have been built. Pic: Andy Carpenter
