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Places for Growth 2030

14 May 2025

Proposing MP
Wolverhampton South East
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Cabinet Office

At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement outlines further steps to transform the civil service through the Places for Growth programme, aiming to decentralise decision-making and strengthen regional government presence.

Action Requested

The Government plans to ensure 50% of UK-based Senior Civil Servants are located outside London by 2030, establish 13 Cross-Government Regional Hubs, launch Test and Learn pilots for multi-disciplinary teams, reduce the London workforce by closing 11 buildings including 102 Petty France and 39 Victoria Street, and explore opportunities for new Government Digital and AI Innovation Campus in Manchester and Energy Campus in Aberdeen.

Key Facts

  • Building on Places for Growth programme.
  • Ensure 50% of UK-based SCS are located outside London by 2030.
  • Establish 13 Cross-Government Regional Hubs.
  • Launch Test and Learn pilots with multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Close 11 buildings including 102 Petty France and 39 Victoria Street.
  • Explore opportunities for new Government Digital and AI Innovation Campus in Manchester.
  • Explore Energy Campus in Aberdeen.
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