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Prison plan must address local fears
Western Mail
|September 29, 2025
BEHIND the high fences of HMP Parc, plans are under way that could reshape life for hundreds of prisoners - and for its neighbours who live beyond the walls.
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The UK's Ministry of Justice is hoping to expand the facility to house hundreds more inmates and staff, making it reportedly the second-largest prison in Europe.
The proposed expansion would see a new "K-shaped" houseblock for around 345 prisoners, along with 160 new staff.
It is part of a UK-wide push to add 14,000 prison places by 2031 as forecasts warn that current capacity could run out by 2026.
However, the news has caused concern for those living nearby.
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