Department for Culture, Media and Sport (Relocation to Manchester) Bill

A Bill to require the Secretary of State to relocate the headquarters of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport to Manchester; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

2 May 2012

In Plain English

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If enacted, this bill would require the Secretary of State to move the Department for Culture, Media and Sport's headquarters to Manchester. It would also provide for the related steps and incidental changes needed to carry out the relocation and support the department’s ongoing functions.

Key Points

Relocates the DCMS headquarters to Manchester, with the Secretary of State responsible for implementing the move.
Includes provisions to enable the relocation and any incidental or connected changes required to support the move.
May involve transitional arrangements and impacts on how DCMS operates after relocation.

Who is affected?

DCMS staff and civil servantsResidents and businesses in Manchester and the wider Manchester/Greater Manchester areaOther government departments and public bodies that work with DCMSUK taxpayers (funding and costs associated with the relocation)

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Department for Culture, Media and Sport (Relocation to Manchester)

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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