In Plain English
AI-generatedIf enacted, the bill would require the Secretary of State to move the Department for Communities and Local Government's headquarters to Liverpool. It would also enable related measures to organise the move, including staffing, office space and funding arrangements needed to carry it out.
Key Points
- The bill obliges the Secretary of State to relocate the DCLG's headquarters to Liverpool.
- It creates the powers and duties needed to implement the relocation and any connected provisions.
- The scope covers the department’s relocation and related purposes, with funding and administrative arrangements to support the move.
Who is affected?
Employees of the Department for Communities and Local Government (and other civil servants who may relocate with the HQ)London-based civil servants who would be relocated or reassignedResidents and businesses in Liverpool who host the new HQ and may experience economic effectsTaxpayers and public funds, because the move involves public expenditureLocal authorities and other public services that interact with the department
Generated 21 February 2026
