Government Property Agency to move to new Manchester hub in 2025

The Government Property Agency has signed a lease on a 129,000 sq ft site on First Street in Manchester. The new building is being developed by Ask Real Estate and its jv partner, the Richardson Family. It will be a new home for civil servants currently based in the Piccadilly Gate office, which will be demolished to build a new HS2 rail station. From 2025, the hub will host 2,500 civil servants, including more than 700 roles which will be relocated from London to Manchester. The move is part of the government’s commitment to levelling up. Jacob Rees-Mogg, minister for Brexit opportunities and government efficiency, said: “This new site will provide a home for civil servants from at least four different government departments, making it one of the largest hubs for cross-government collaboration and operation outside London.” To send feedback, e-mail evelina.grecenko@eg.co.uk or tweet @Gre_Eve or @EGPropertyNews Explore take-up, rental trends and the biggest deals in the Manchester office market >> Photo © Government Property Agency