Civil Service Roles Shift Away From Westminster Under Devolution Program
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What happened
The government is undertaking a devolution revolution, shifting Civil Service roles away from Westminster. Since the Places for Growth program began, 24,621 roles have moved outside London, exceeding the initial target. As of March 2026, 36.6% of UK-based Senior Civil Servants were based outside London.
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Why it matters
The program aims to drive economic growth by transferring Civil Service roles to regional hubs across the UK. Currently, over two thirds of all new full-time Civil Service positions are located in key regional areas.
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Who's involved
- Civil ServiceThe bureaucracy of the national government of the United Kingdom whose roles are decentralizing.
- Keir StarmerThe Prime Minister whose leadership is linked to the shift away from centralization.
- Mark FergusonAn advocate who supports the creation of a UK-wide Civil Service.
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The entities involved
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Westminster
area of the City of Westminster in the London Region in England
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Civil Service
bureaucracy of the national government of the United Kingdom