Log · since 2020
Updates.
Every key letter and reply, newest first. Next: reply to our narrowed FOI due ~4 Dec 2026.
01 / Timeline
Timeline
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Reply due to our narrowed FOI
On placement restrictions and the site assessment. See it.
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Narrowed FOI request submitted
Two questions only, as the MoJ suggested: any placement restriction for people convicted of sexual offences against children, and the site assessment for the reopening. More narrowed requests will follow one at a time. See the request.
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MoJ refuses all three FOI requests on cost
The MoJ treated our three requests as one and refused under section 12 (cost limit):
We are unable to confirm if the MoJ holds the information you have requested within the cost limit.
It said answering would mean examiningnumerous records across the Service relating to Ealing Approved Premises, including individual offender's records, going back to 2010
. No exemption was applied, and it invited a narrower request:we may be able to answer a refined request within the cost limit.
(MoJ ref 261012010). The reply is on each request: 1, 2, 3. -
Site visit cancelled; hostel closing for up to six weeks of works
A ward councillor told residents the Probation Service cancelled the proposed visit to 2 Corfton Road because of
unforeseen intrusive ground works commencing imminently
, expected to last up to six weeks. During this time the premiseswill be closed to all residents, visitors and non-essential personnel, including staff
. A future visit is to be arrangedas soon as they are in a position to do so
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Hostel won't say if anyone lives there
The AP Area Manager wouldn't share occupancy and referred our site questions to HMPPS and FOI.
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Three FOI requests submitted
On site assessments, past incidents and the reopening decision. We also wrote to the AP Area Manager.
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Ward councillor: admissions began in September
A ward councillor reports the AP
began admitting prison leavers in September
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Montpelier Primary: not consulted, not informed
It confirmed in writing it wasn't consulted or informed.
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Corfton Road becomes a ward police priority
Also covers Hanger Hill Garden Estate and Queens Drive, with more patrols (reported by residents at the Police Ward Panel).
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MP's office: reopening postponed
No new date given.
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Letter to neighbours: reopening 24 August
For up to 22 men.
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HMPPS can't confirm child sex offenders will be excluded
HMPPS told our MP it
cannot provide confirmation that child sex offenders will be excluded
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MAPPA Level 2 and 3 cases confirmed
HMPPS also quoted its policy that some APs near schools are unsuitable for people convicted of sexual offences against children.
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No public consultation required, says HMPPS
HMPPS letter to our MP.
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No reopening date, but “committed to working with the local community”
HMPPS letter to our MP.
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Site “unoccupied”
Also: at least 2 staff 24/7, curfew 11pm–6am.
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Formal complaint to HMPPS
A resident submitted a formal complaint to HMPPS.
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“Fit for operational use in the near future”
HMPPS told a ward councillor, after about five years closed.
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First concerns raised
A resident raised concerns through a ward councillor, who wrote to HMPPS.
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Planning approved for remedial works
By Ealing Council.
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Hostel closes
For structural and refurbishment work.
02 / FOI tracker
Refused on cost. Narrowed request sent.
Our first three requests (12 Oct 2026) were refused together on cost grounds on 2 Nov 2026 (MoJ ref 261012010). We are now sending smaller requests one at a time. Everything is public on WhatDoTheyKnow.
- 4. Placement restrictions and site assessment (narrowed, 6 Nov)Awaiting reply
- 1. Site assessments and placement criteriaRefused (cost)
- 2. Historic incident, recall and SFO dataRefused (cost)
- 3. Reopening decision and community engagementRefused (cost)