New Prison Despite Opposition, Job Creation Promised

Construction begins on controversial new prison in Leicestershire, despite local opposition. The £300 million HMP Welland Oaks will house 1,700 prisoners, increasing traffic concerns. The project was initially rejected but approved by the Secretary of State due to a significant unmet need for prison places. The prison is expected to create thousands of jobs during construction and operation. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.