HMRC relocating staff to new site
New city centre site in Newcastle
HMRC are relocating up to 9,000 staff to a new site in Newcastle upon Tyne, in a city centre complex.
The new complex is based at Pilgrim's Quarter in Newcastle and it will be the largest of HMRC's 13 regional centres. The department is relocating staff from Benton Park View in Newcastle and Waterview Park in Washington. A 25 year lease has been agreed at Pilgrim's Quarter.
The new site will provide larger office space and better access to public transport.
HMRC's chief executive Jim Harra said: "Pilgrim's Quarter will deliver the inclusive, flexible and collaborative working environment that meets the current and future needs of our colleagues while improving career development opportunities."
Newcastle City Council leader Nick Forbes hailed the move and said it would provide a boost to local businesses.
"This is fantastic news for Newcastle and anyone who has a stake in the success of the city centre," he said.
