Glen Parva extension plans

Glen Parva Young Offenders Institute in Leicestershire is inviting residents to come and find out more about plans to extend the prison.

Glen Parva currently houses about 800 young offenders, up to the age of 18.

Leaflets have been delivered to nearby residents, outlining plans to extend the site to accommodate a further 360 young offenders.

Public exhibitions are being held this week at the Memorial Hall on Dorothy Avenue in Glen Parva for residents.

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