HMRC officially opens new Welsh hub
Tŷ William Morgan is one of 14 new government hubs across the UK and is the 11th new regional centre to be formally opened as part of HMRC’s estates programme
The government has officially opened its new hub, managed by HM Revenue and Customs, Tŷ William Morgan in Cardiff.
The building will be home to over 4,500 civil servants spread out across 12 floors, with 4,000 full time equivalent HMRC staff. The other 500 staff will be from 12 other government departments including the Wales Office, the Cabinet Office, the Department for International Trade and the Department for Work and Pensions.
The 25,000 sq. m (265,000 sq. ft) building was named after Bishop William Morgan who translated the Bible into Welsh in the 16th Century. The keys were formally handed over in January 2020, with the building first opening its doors to civil servants in February 2021.
Tŷ William Morgan is one of 14 new government hubs across the UK and is the 11th new regional centre to be formally opened as part of HMRC’s estates programme.
David TC Davies, Secretary of State for Wales, said: “Tŷ William Morgan is central to the UK Government’s ambitious plans to create a dynamic and flexible civil service which is equipped for the future. Its position in the heart of Cardiff also demonstrates the UK Government’s commitment to Wales.
“It is already providing a modern working environment to attract and retain high-calibre staff who will be able to grow and develop their careers here in Wales. Being able to work with colleagues from right across government under one roof is proving hugely beneficial and it is fantastic to be able to open Tŷ William Morgan officially.”
Penny Ciniewicz, HMRC director general for Customer Compliance Group, added: “I am delighted to be here to mark the official opening of our Cardiff hub. Tŷ William Morgan has been built and designed to be an inclusive environment for colleagues, encouraging smarter and more collaborative working and a culture where everyone feels valued.
“Our new Cardiff home is already proving to be a hub that fosters collaboration, which is essential for us to meet HMRC’s ambitions to transform into a digitally advanced tax authority.”
