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Wales Online
16-05-2025
- Business
- Wales Online
Hotel to re-open after four years as temporary accommodation
Hotel to re-open after four years as temporary accommodation The Copthorne Hotel in Culverhouse Cross housed asylum seekers before being used as temporary accommodation for homeless families in Cardiff The Copthorne Hotel will reopen to the public next week (Image: Google Maps ) A hotel in Cardiff has announced it will be reopening to the public after being closed for almost four years to house families in need of housing. The Copthorne Hotel in Culverhouse Cross initially closed in the summer of 2021 to house asylum seekers and then in 2023 to house homeless families in Cardiff. The hotel has now announced it will be reopening to the public on Monday, May 19, with refurbishments made to the rooms, restaurant, and bar and a new menu. Never miss a Cardiff story by signing up to our daily newsletter here . With 135 bedrooms the hotel was used by the Home Office to house people applying for asylum within the UK in 2021 after a short time being open since the Covid-19 pandemic. Since around 2020 there has been an increase in the number of asylum seekers housed in hotels across the UK due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and public health measures, an increase in the number of migrants crossing the Channel in small boats, and a backlog in unresolved asylum cases. Although the Copthorne Hotel is in the Vale of Glamorgan Cardiff council was able to use the facilities as it faced an "unprecedented demand for homeless services". In September 2023 Cardiff Council began welcoming families in need of temporary accommodation into the hotel before they could be moved into permanent housing. Article continues below In 2023 when the council began using the venue a spokesman told WalesOnline: "Cardiff, like cities around the country, is experiencing an unprecedented demand for homeless services with a very high number of people seeking our help. "Our temporary accommodation provision is full so we are constantly looking for opportunities to increase capacity. The Copthorne Hotel is one such opportunity and securing its use as temporary accommodation will allow us to help families experiencing homelessness in Cardiff until more suitable accommodation can be found. "The Copthorne represents better value for money than using hotels on an ad hoc reactive basis and it will allow us to provide better service to homeless families. At present the very high level of demand means that this hotel accommodation is needed." Now after years of being closed to the public the Copthorne Hotel Cardiff is "delighted" to be reopening and inviting people to stay at the hotel once again. They wrote: "We're delighted to announce that Copthorne Hotel Cardiff-Caerdydd will officially reopen its doors on Monday, May 19. "After a thoughtful refresh, we're ready to welcome you back with the warm hospitality you know and love — now with revitalised spaces and enhanced service." Article continues below However the gym and pool facilities that were once on offer are closed "until further notice" according to the hotel.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Dudley's unsung heroes celebrated at Mayor's ball and civic awards
DUDLEY'S unsung heroes from the world of sport, business, environment, arts, community, and education were celebrated at a charity ball. The Mayor's ball and civic awards 2025 took place in front of more than 200 people at the Copthorne Hotel in Brierley Hill on Friday night. The evening, sponsored by Jewson and Brsk, raised thousands of pounds for three charities – Access in Dudley, Diabetes UK and Friends of Dudley Performing Arts. But it was also an opportunity to celebrate the winners of the annual civic awards, split into seven categories. These included the YOU West Midlands Youth Award, set up to recognise young people in the borough in honour of Ben Corfield, which was presented to Finley Stevens. Ben was an active volunteer in the community until tragically losing his life in 2022, aged just 19. Finley has battled back from a rare condition which put him in hospital and intensive care to raise more than £2,500 for the people who helped look after him and his family while he was in there. The Flower Cottage won the Thomas Attwood Award for Education for its innovative approach to pre-school care, putting on personalised Spanish lessons, visits to care homes and much more. The Duncan Edwards Award for Sport went to Dudley Council's Bikeability team, which teaches people of all ages across the borough but particularly children in schools to learn how to cycle. Unsung community lynchpin Dave Brownhill was the winner of the Frank Foley Award for Community Spirit. He has played a leading role behind the scenes in the establishment of both Black Country Radio and the Black Country Festival. Councillor Hilary Bills, the Mayor of Dudley, said that it was an absolute privilege to meet the winners and runners-up on the night and find out more about what they do.
