The Government Property Agency (GPA) is set to secure a further
£8.8 million in annual savings with the imminent closure of
another Civil Service office space in London.
On Thursday (November 27) all civil servants based at 10 Victoria
Street officially completed their departure from the building,
which is the third workspace being closed as part of the
government's Plan for London.
Approximately 1,000 staff from a number of Civil Service
departments, including the Cabinet Office, had occupied the
space.
They have now transferred to various offices in the capital,
including 100 Parliament Street and 26 Whitehall.
The GPA is overseeing the closure of 10 Victoria Street, which
will now be cleared of furniture and equipment before being
handed back over to the landlord in February 2026.
Sean Webb, Plan for London Programme Manager at the GPA, said:
“The Civil Service exit from 10 Victoria Street is a significant
milestone for the GPA and the Plan for London. We worked closely
with our client departments to ensure staff affected by the
building's closure have been well-informed and supported
throughout the move to their new workspaces as we looked to
ensure a smooth transition across our portfolio. We aim to
continue making strong progress on the consolidation of the
office estate in the capital, supporting the government's
priorities and securing substantial savings.”
Staff began moving to their new bases in June, with the final
teams completing their transfer last week.
In September, the GPA saved £8.7 million in annual costs after
closing down both The Rookery and Clive House as approximately
1,500 civil servants in total were transferred to spaces in the
office estate.
The Plan for London was launched in May this year and will
involve the closure of no fewer than 11 buildings by 2030,
delivering annual savings of £94 million. Most notably, 102 Petty
France, Caxton House and 39 Victoria Street will all be closed
during the programme, as it consolidates the central London
estate.
