Concerns have been raised that hundreds of early released prisoners could flood into Blackpool seeking cheap accommodation. Council officials, however, claim they have a plan in place to manage any potential influx.
Fears have been raised the early release of hundreds of prisoners could lead to many heading for Blackpool attracted by cheap accommodation. But council chiefs have said should there be an influx, they have a “clear pathway” to deal with it.
Coun Carl Mitchell warned a full meeting of Blackpool Council: “With three prisons within a 30-mile radius, with the belief of cheap accommodation, many of these could be heading to Blackpool. What are we doing about housing for people who come here and is anything planned to support the infrastructure which is already being stretched?”Coun Jo Farrell, cabinet member for communities and wellbeing, said measures were in place should a lot of former prisoners head to Blackpool.
The council has a duty to support people with a local connection, which includes having lived in Blackpool for three years. Those who do not have a local connection are helped to move back to their home towns.
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