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Inspectorate to probe Haslar Immigration Centre expansion on November 17

By Drooid · Sep 11, 2026, 4:27 PM UTC · How we work

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The Planning Inspectorate will launch an inquiry on 17 November into expanding Haslar Immigration Removal Centre.
The Home Office plans 600 beds at Haslar, adding 470 beyond the initial 130.
Borough Council leader Zoe Huggins called for a community liaison panel to hear residents’ concerns.
MP Dame Caroline Dinenage wrote to Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood demanding transparency about the expansion.
Dinenage described the expansion plans as deeply disappointing.

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The Planning Inspectorate will launch an inquiry on 17 November into expanding Haslar Immigration Removal Centre.
The Home Office plans 600 beds at Haslar, adding 470 beyond the initial 130.
Borough Council leader Zoe Huggins called for a community liaison panel to hear residents’ concerns.
MP Dame Caroline Dinenage wrote to Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood demanding transparency about the expansion.
Dinenage described the expansion plans as deeply disappointing.