Following repeated requests for information, Carmarthenshire County Council has this afternoon received written confirmation from the Home Office of their plan to accommodate asylum seekers at the Stradey Park Hotel in Llanelli from July 3, 2023.
Within the plan provided by the Home Office, which has been sent to Hywel Dda Health Board, Dyfed Powys Police and Mid and West Wales Fire, a maximum of 207 people, made up of family groups, will be accommodated across 77 rooms.
The County Council remains firmly against the Stradey Park Hotel change of use and continue to explore the legal position in regards to this proposal.
Cllr. Darren Price Leader of Carmarthenshire County Council said: “I am outraged that this proposal by the Home Office to concentrate a large number of asylum seekers is going ahead. Even at this stage I call on the hotel owners, Sterling Woodrow, to reconsider their position and stop this from progressing.”
Dame Nia Griffith MP said: “This is hugely concerning, and I will continue to oppose any such proposal very vigorously, making clear the very strong opposition from local people.”
This decision is that of the Home Office and, therefore, all press enquiries should be directed to the Home Office on 0300 123 3535.
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It’s getting out of hand now
Appalling
I have no problem with people needing help the issue I have is that services in our area are already at breaking point
It won’t look as nice as that for long
Appalling
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