13th Jul 2026 15:53
(Alliance News) - Some 14 government buildings across the UK were closed in the last year as part of a savings drive.
Temple Chambers and 10 Victoria Street in London have both been emptied while Bridge House in Guildford and 7 Park Row in Leeds were also exited after the lease expired in 2025.
Shuttering 10 Victoria Street alone is expected to save GBP8.8 million a year while the wider changes are said to contribute to a GBP43.1 million reduction in costs across the government estate.
Minister Anna Turley said: "By reducing our reliance on inefficient London offices, we are creating a leaner, fairer government estate that belongs to the whole country.
"We have reshaped our estate to drive economic growth in every region, ensuring a career in the Civil Service is accessible to talent right across the UK, not just within Whitehall."
The 14 closed buildings include four in the capital and 10 from across the regions.
They are:
– Temple Chambers – exited on lease expiry in March 2026.
– 10 Victoria Street, London – exited on lease expiry in February 2026.
– Clive House, London – exited on lease expiry in September 2025.
– The Rookery – exited on lease expiry in September 2025.
– Mythop Road, Blackpool – exited in March 2026.
– Yorkshire & Humberside Fire & Rescue Centre, Wakefield – exited in
March 2026.
– Bridge House, Guildford – exited on lease expiry in August 2025.
– Queensway House, Billingham – exited on lease expiry in September 2025.
– Lemon Quay House, Truro – exited on lease expiry in September 2025.
– Princes Court, Leicester – exited on lease expiry in March 2026.
– Carmelite House, Norwich – exited on lease expiry in March 2026.
– Capital Tower, Cardiff – exited on lease expiry in February 2026.
– Stuart House, Peterborough – exited on lease expiry in January 2026.
– 7 Park Row, Leeds – exited on lease expiry in September 2025.
By Press Association Political Staff
Press Association: News
source: PA
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