A four star hotel just eight miles from Nottingham city centre has been taken over by the Home Office to house asylum seekers, according to reports. Local jobs are at risks as a result of the move.
From Wednesday, October 19, the Novotel at Junction 25 of the M1 motorway will be contracted for the purpose of Government use only. News of the change was confirmed to employees in a message from the hotel's general manager. Staff were told the situation would affect jobs considerably, with workers at risk of redundancy. It is understood the current proposal will affect more than 20 people in the company.
In the letter, which has been seen by Nottinghamshire Live's sister publication Derbyshire Live, staff at the Long Eaton hotel were informed: "The board of directors have made the decision to contract the hotel for the purpose of government use only. This means the Home Office have exclusive use of the hotel effective from October 19. The restaurant and kitchen will be closing as the company contracted to oversee the occupancy will be bringing in their own catering company to provide breakfast, lunch and dinner."
