Hotel which 'sacked staff to house asylum seekers' faces legal action

Four-star spa hotel which ‘sacked ALL its staff to make space for up to 241 asylum seekers and cancelled all weddings and events’ faces legal action from council

• Stradey Park Hotel is set to house migrants under new plans by the Home Office
• Ninety-five full and part time staff are reportedly being let go from July 10

A four-star spa hotel which is reportedly sacking all its staff and cancelling all events is facing legal action. 

Stradey Park Hotel in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, is said to be housing up to 241 asylum seekers, made up of family groups, across its 77 rooms, under new plans put in place by the Home Office. 

According to the Telegraph, ninety-five full and part time staff are facing redundancy from July 10 2023 following the revelation of these plans. 

It also claims that all events, including weddings at the venue have been cancelled following that date.

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. 

Stradey Park Hotel in Llanelli (pictured) which is reportedly sacking all its staff to make space for up to 241 asylum seekers 

The four-star spa hotel is said to be housing up to 241 asylum seekers, made up of family groups, across its 77 rooms, under new plans put in place by the Home Office

According to reports, all events, including weddings at the venue, have also been cancelled following that date

Leader of Carmarthenshire County Council, Darren Price, said: ‘Carmarthenshire County Council have 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.’ 

A Home Office spokesperson said: ‘The number of people arriving in the UK who require accommodation has reached record levels and has put our asylum system under incredible strain. 

‘We have been clear that the use of hotels to house asylum seekers is unacceptable – there are currently more than 51,000 asylum seekers in hotels costing the UK taxpayer £6 million a day. 

‘The Home Office is committed to making every effort to reduce hotel use and limit the burden on the taxpayer.’ 

This comes as the Home Office faces another legal challenge next week from two other councils over its plans to house migrants in two UK military bases.

West Lindsey District Council and Braintree District Council are opposed to plans to turn the RAF Scampton base in Lincolnshire and RAF Wethersfield in Essex into a shelter for migrants. 

A hearing will take place on July 12 and 13 where the High Court will decide whether to hold a full judicial review at a later date over whether the Home Office’s plans for both bases are legal. 

MailOnline has contacted Stradey Park Hotel’s owners, Sterling Woodrow, for comment. 

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