Pontins could be left empty for another 130 years

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Pontins could be left empty for another 130 years
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The site has remained derelict since the beginning of the year

Pontins in Ainsdale , Southport could be left empty for another 130 years, the ECHO can reveal. The site, which has been left dormant since it closed its doors for the final time in January this year, remains under the control of Britannia Hotels, the parent company of Pontins . But now the ECHO can reveal the leasehold Britannia Hotels has with Sefton Council is 150 years, with more than 130 years left on the contract.

Following the site's closure earlier this year, the owner of Butlin's, John Hendry Pickup, was quick to link himself with the prospect of buying the Merseyside site. Speaking about the possibility of buying either the Southport or now-empty Prestatyn parks, the holiday park boss told The Mirror in April he wanted to purchase one of the sites - but had yet to receive a response from Britannia Hotels. He said: “We would definitely still be interested.

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