A local authority has written to the Home Office requesting information about its use of three hotels as accommodation for asylum seekers.

It was part of the West Northamptonshire Council’s planning enforcement protocol, seeking clarification about their use and future requirements.

Mark Arnull, leader of the Reform UK-led council, said: “We remain committed to pursuing our case against the use of these hotels for housing asylum seekers on behalf of our residents.”

The Home Office, which has been contacted for comment, has been given 21 days to respond by the authority.