LISTEN: Standing room only as locals debate prison plans for Milton of Leys
There was standing room only at Inshes Primary last night as locals in Milton of Leys met to debate plans for a new prison at Balvonie Braes.
There was standing room only at Inshes Primary last night as locals in Milton of Leys met to debate plans for a new prison at Balvonie Braes.
The Scottish Prison Service say they need to build a new facility in the Highlands and have earmarked the site as a potential option with Highland Council.
The proposals have sparked an opposition petition which have already attracted more than 1,000 signatures and last night a public meeting was attended by more than 300 residents.
Richard Crawford from Inverness South Community Council has been speaking to MFR News:
A final decision is still to be made on the subject, with Highland Council’s planning committee still looking at all available options.
Councillor Ken Gowans is sympathetic of local concerns about the proposed location: