There are no government plans to house asylum seekers at Pontins Prestatyn after its sudden closure. The company announced last night that the camp along with a site in Camber Sands was closing "with immediate effect".

The site has been welcoming visitors for more than 50 years although owners Britannia have been criticised for failing to invest in the holiday park.

The closure has sparked speculation about what will now happen to the camp. On social media some suggested it could now be used to house asylum seekers.

But Vale of Clwyd MP Dr James Davies told North Wales Live he had received assurances direct from the Minister for Immigration Robert Jenrick that there were no plans for the UK Government to use the site to house migrants.

The government previously used the Hilton hotel in the Conwy Valley to house asylum seekers but this reopened as a hotel earlier this year.

Dr Davies posted on Facebook this evening: "The announcement of the closure of Pontins Prestatyn Sands is unexpected. I am requesting further information from the owners, Britannia Hotels.

"The site has had a bad reputation for some time and I hope this news brings the potential for welcome change to benefit the town."

Vale of Clwyd MP Dr James Davies outside Pontins Prestatyn with Cllr Tony Flynn, Mayor of Prestatyn, Cllr Andrea Thomson, Cllr Linda Muraca, Cllr Anton Sampson and Cllr Rachel Flynn

He added: "I have sought and received confirmation from the Home Office this evening that there remains no intention to use the site to house asylum seekers. My thoughts are with all those employees affected by the closure."

Reacting to the news on X (formerly Twitter ), local MS for Vale of Clwyd Gareth Davies said: "Sad and sudden news of the closure of Pontins in Prestatyn this afternoon, but unsurprising in many ways as they've underinvested for years. My thoughts are with the staff, their families and all involved with Pontins Prestatyn at this difficult time."

Britannia have been contacted by North Wales Live.