Stradey Park Hotel in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, is said to be housing up to 241 asylum seekers across its 77 rooms, under new plans by the Home Office.
According to the Telegraph, 95 full and part-time staff are facing redundancy from July 10 following the revelation of these plans.
All events, including weddings at the venue have been cancelled following that date, it reported.
Carmarthenshire County Council confirmed it is now taking the hotel owners and the Home Office’s housing contractor to the High Court on Friday over claims that they have changed the use of the facility without planning permission.
Leader of Carmarthenshire County Council, Darren Price, said: ‘Carmarthenshire County Council has commenced legal proceedings against Gryphon Leisure Limited, Sterling Woodrow Limited, Clearsprings Ready Homes Limited, Robert Horwood and Gareth Street regarding the material change of use without planning permission of the Stradey Park Hotel, Llanelli.
‘The case has been listed for a hearing on 7 July at the High Court at the Royal Courts of Justice, Strand, London.
‘The Council is unable to make further comment at this time due to the need to respect the legal process that is underway.’
Dame Nia Griffith MP said in a previous
statement: ‘This is hugely concerning, and I will continue to oppose any
such proposal very vigorously, making clear the very strong opposition
from local people.’...<<<Read More>>>...
