Unfounded claims about asylum dispersals have been circulating about a grade II-listed hall with swimming pool
Sheep graze the lawns at Llyndir Hall in Rossett(Image: Google)
Speculation surrounding the alleged use of a Wrexham hotel for asylum dispersals has been angrily dismissed by the county’s MP. Andrew Ranger said he was “very concerned” over rumours involving Llyndir Hall Hotel, a 52-room facility with a restaurant and indoor pool in Rossett.
On social media, it had been claimed the property will be “ready very soon for accommodating potentially a lot of illegal migrants”. Although eyebrows were raised, alarm spread rapidly through the local community.
Inquiries by North Wales Live confirmed no approaches have been made to Wrexham Council. A spokesperson said it had not been contacted by the Home Office or any asylum accommodation providers.
The Home Office said it is moving away from the use of hotels for migrant accommodation. It has no plans to use Llyndir Hall for asylum dispersals, telling North Wales Live is would “close every asylum hotel”.
Instead the Home Office is prioritising “more sustainable dispersal accommodation” such as military and industrial sites, temporary facilities and disused properties.
Mr Ranger said he has been contacted by concerned constituents. After consulting the local authority, he confirmed that no planning applications have been lodged for Llyndir Hall, neither has the Home Office been in touch.
“I hope this provides clarity to residents,” he said. “It is vitally important to establish the facts.” The North Wales Live Whatsapp community for top stories and breaking news is live now – here’s how to sign up
The MP added: “I am very concerned that misinformation is being spread that has no evidence and has not been checked with the appropriate authorities.
“This misinformation has concerned the community and is irresponsible at a time where this issue has been resolved in Rhos and Gwersyllt.”
In the past fortnight, two Wrexham properties considered for asylum dispersals have been dropped by the Home Office. Huge local concern had been generated by the plans for Plas Yn Rhos, a former sheltered housing facility in Rhosllanerchrugog, and Oak Alyn Hall in Sydallt, near Gwersyllt.
Grade II-listed Llyndir Hall closed as a hotel in 2023. It has since reopened, operated by the OYO hotel giant under its Belvilla brand.
Hotel bookings at Wrexham Llyndir Hotel By Belvilla are now being taken from March 1. OYO/Belvilla was approached for comment. Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox
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