A leaked memo has revealed that government ministers have signed a deal with a private company to build 200 bail hostels, but local residents and councillors will not be consulted on their location. The memo advises local authorities that councillors and residents will not be notified of the plans until they have been approved, and if they do find out about them, the councils will have no right to object to the hostels unless they breach housing or planning rules. The hostels are to house bailed offenders, those released on home curfew with electronic tags, and alleged offenders awaiting trial.