Homes England takes Coventry offices

MIPIM 2019: Homes England has taken office space with Coventry City Council in the first stage of a potential relocation for its 400-employee national centre. Homes England chairman Sir Edward Lister announced the move at MIPIM 2019. It follows the announcement to also trial space for a national centre with Liverpool City Region Combined Authority. Lister said: “Homes England is committed to a place based approach, working with local experts to accelerate the delivery of homes across England. The co-location that we are now trialling in Coventry is a way of cementing that collaborative approach as teams work side by side.” Andy Street, mayor of the West Midlands, added: “We’re delighted to welcome Homes England to Coventry and we hope this will be the first step towards a new headquarters, with new jobs for people in Coventry and the wider West Midlands.” Jim O’Boyle, cabinet member for jobs and regeneration at Coventry City Council, said: “The announcement that Homes England is establishing a presence in Coventry, at Friargate, which is located right next to the fastest growing railway station outside London, offers a strong statement of confidence in the city’s ongoing regeneration and transformation. “We have already welcomed the Financial Ombudsman Service, which is based at Friargate, and now we are working closely with Homes England, sharing our local knowledge with its team.” EG is proud to continue its role as official media partner at the world’s leading property market event. With a focus on promoting UK investment through a global lens, click here to follow the latest news, read EG’s new investor guides and keep up to date with social media. To send feedback, e-mail emma.rosser@egi.co.uk or tweet @EmmaARosser or @estatesgazette