Leeds latest city to announce major new Government Hub

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Following the announcement of new UK Government Hubs in Cardiff and Edinburgh, a total of 6,000 civil servants are to be relocated to a new Government Hub in Leeds in what is claimed to be the biggest ever commercial property letting deal in the city’s history. HMRC, working with the Cabinet Office, will take approximately 378,000 sq ft at Wellington Place on a 25 year lease. The deal will see 6,000 civil servants working in a state-of-the-art new city centre premises in 2020.

According to the Cabinet Office, Government Hubs will transform central government’s offices by accommodating many different departments in shared buildings in London and in the regions. There will be 18-22 strategic hubs across the UK, located in major towns and cities and accessible by a range of  transport links. Hubs will be modern, sustainable buildings, supported by smart technology and shared services, according to the Government.

NHS Digital will also relocate to Wellington Place, which will support the organisation’s move to enable smarter and more flexible working.