Consultation outcome

Proposed prison expansion in Market Harborough: Public Consultation

This was published under the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

Applies to England and Wales

This consultation has concluded

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The New Prisons Programme: Gartree

Detail of outcome

Following our consultation, and before the planning application is determined, we are reconnecting with the community and stakeholders to provide clarity and information about the proposed scheme, the local benefits and how we have responded to feedback.

We are holding a series of community events. They are:

  • Thursday 10th March – 3 pm – 8 pm at Foxton Village Hall, Robert Monk Hall, Middle Street, Foxton, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7RE

  • Friday 11th March – 3 pm – 8 pm at The Council Chamber, Harborough District Council, The Symington Building, Adam and Eve Street, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7AG

  • Thursday 17th March 3 pm - 8 pm at Lubenham Village Hall, 1 Laughton Road, Lubenham, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 9TE

We also held a webinar on the evening of Wednesday 2nd March.

More information is also available in the document above on this page.


Original consultation

Summary

The Ministry of Justice is seeking the views of residents and businesses on proposed plans for prison expansion near Market Harborough.

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Consultation description

Having reviewed a number of sites across the country, we believe that the prison at HMP Gartree, near Market Harborough, would be an appropriate location for a new houseblock. Before we progress with these proposals, we want to engage with you and your local community to ensure your views are considered and to share with you the benefits that expansion within the existing prison grounds will bring to Harborough, including creating new and local employment opportunities. You can find out more information by reading the consultation document published on this page.

You can send us your views by email to gartreeconsultation@justice.gov.uk.

Documents

Consultation document

Updates to this page

Published 15 October 2021
Last updated 10 March 2022 + show all updates
  1. Response published.

  2. First published.

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