Article: Village bail hostel to shut in 90 days, company says

Residents of a mid-Devon village say they are delighted after being told a bail hostel in a quiet cul-de-sac will close within three months.

More than 1,500 people in Willand signed a petition demanding the hostel for three "low risk" homeless offenders be moved to a town or city.

Yesterday, it was revealed the owner of the house in South View Close has given Clearsprings, the private firm contracted by the Government to provide the service, 90 days to terminate its tenancy.

The Government has agreed with the firm no new individuals will be placed at the property and existing residents will be moved.

Tiverton and Honiton MP Angela Browning, who supported the campaign against the hostel, ...

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