[Opinion] Political opinion: Dr Kieran Mullan MP welcomes confirmation of Northeye site transfer to Homes England

Political opinion: Dr Kieran Mullan MP welcomes confirmation of Northeye site transfer to Homes England

MP for Bexhill & Battle, Dr Kieran Mullan, has welcomed the official confirmation that the former Northeye prison site in Bexhill has now been transferred from the Home Office to Homes England, having been following up progress of its transfer for over a year. The transfer, announced by Homes England on 16th February 2026, marks a significant turning point in the long-running uncertainty surrounding the site’s future.