Plans to expand a prison in Wigan by adding two new cell blocks ‘to meet rising demand’ are set to become a reality. The proposals for HMP Hindley would see accommodation built for 494 prisoners.
Hindley is a prison and young offender institution (YOI) in Bickershaw with a maximum capacity of 640 - this proposal would see that capacity increase to more than 1000. This work is part of an expansion programme carried out by the Ministry of Justice.
It is hoped that this could help boost rehabilitation and reduce reoffending, provide improved security and additional training facilities to help offenders find employment upon release.
