Meridian Asylum Seekers

Labour ministers said progressing with the Northeye site in Bexhill-on-Sea, Sussex, would have taken "significant time" and incurred additional "costs".

The council says work is due to start 'very soon' and that it would be fully funded by the Government, so wouldn't put any financial burden on taxpayers.

The council is proposing to house 50 children aged 16 and 17, at the empty site, but residents fear it will pose potential risks to the vulnerable population.