New government hub housing roles moved from London opens in Birmingham

Government Efficiency Minister Jacob Rees-Mogg opened the new cross-government hub at 23 Stephenson Street, Birmingham.

28 July 2022

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A new government hub which can accommodate up to 1700 civil servants has been hailed as an example of Levelling Up in action by helping spread more jobs to the West Midlands, as it was opened today (28 July).

  • The new hub houses 20 government departments, with space to accommodate 1700 staff
  • The hub will house some of the 2100 Civil Service roles moving from London to the West Midlands by 2025, with 880 already relocated
  • The consolidation of eight sites into one is expected to save £2 million per year
Minister Jacob Rees-Mogg cutting ribbon at the opening on 23 Stephenson Street hub in Birmingham

Minister Rees-Mogg, responsible for Government Efficiency and Brexit Opportunities in the Cabinet Office, cut the ribbon on the building which will house 20 government departments and public bodies across nine newly refurbished floors.

 

Read the full press release on GOV UK.