Communicating change | Pontins staff reportedly let go via text message after sudden holiday park closure

Staff at a Pontins holiday park say they were sacked via text message after the company closed down a third site in a matter of weeks.

The business, which is owned by Britannia, announced it was shutting down a third site in Southport, with a statement reading: “It is with great sadness that we announce the closure of Pontins Southport Holiday Park. After assessing the future viability of the park, we have come to the difficult decision to close.”