HM Courts and Tribunal Service announces move to new base in heart of Leeds

A major government agency will soon move to a refurbished office complex in the heart of Leeds.
By Greg Wright
Published 5th Jul 2023, 07:55 BST
Updated 5th Jul 2023, 07:55 BST

Bruntwood has secured a property deal with HM Courts and Tribunal Service (HMCTS), the agency which provides administrative support for criminal, civil and family courts across England and Wales. HMCTS has taken more than 26,000 sq ft of space over three floors at Bruntwood’s newly-refurbished West Gate in Leeds on a 15-year lease, in a move that will bring the agency closer to many of the city’s legal chambers on Park Square.

A Bruntwood spokesman said: “ The deal will see a complete transformation of the workspace - which is being delivered by contracting specialist CubicWorks - including the building of eight modern multi-purpose courtrooms. Work has started and is expected to complete in autumn 2023.

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“The move by HMCTS follows the completion of Bruntwood’s extensive refurbishment of West Gate, which has seen more than 33,000 sq ft of space transformed into flexible workspaces.”

Bruntwood has secured a deal with HM Courts and Tribunal Service (HMCTS), the government agency which provides administrative support for criminal, civil and family courts across England and Wales, in a major property deal for Leeds.Bruntwood has secured a deal with HM Courts and Tribunal Service (HMCTS), the government agency which provides administrative support for criminal, civil and family courts across England and Wales, in a major property deal for Leeds.
Bruntwood has secured a deal with HM Courts and Tribunal Service (HMCTS), the government agency which provides administrative support for criminal, civil and family courts across England and Wales, in a major property deal for Leeds.

A range of digital and technology-led businesses such as DXC Technology are already based in the building. West Gate’s refurbishment has also included the development of a new reception area, communal refreshment stations and a fitness studio with shower and changing facilities, as well as bike storage.

Andrew Butterworth, Commercial Director for Bruntwood, said: “HMCTS’ relocation to West Gate is a major milestone for Leeds, reinforcing the status of this building as one of the city’s most prominent and sought-after addresses.

“Creating thriving cities where people can prosper is part of our lifeblood, and we are committed to providing the very highest quality workspace in Leeds and across Yorkshire, including ongoing work at our flagship West Village development, a new destination that heralds innovation, collaboration and community.

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"We look forward to welcoming the HMCTS team to their new home later this year.”

Graeme Goldsmith, Delivery Director for HMCTS North East, said: “We are looking forward to moving into our new home at West Gate later this year. It provides us with additional space and we will equip it with modern technology, such as improved videolink.

"West Gate also has the benefit of having good transport links and is close to many of our city’s most prominent legal chambers, with whom we work closely.”

Real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield acted on behalf of HMCTS. Employing more than 800 people, Bruntwood owns more than 100 properties across Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham, Cambridge and Glasgow. It provides coworking space and meeting rooms alongside serviced, managed and leased offices and labs, through its Bruntwood SciTech and Bruntwood Works brands. Bruntwood collaborates with arts and cultural organisations, in addition to committing a minimum 10 per cent of its profits each year to environmental, civic and charitable initiatives through Bruntwood Group and the Oglesby Charitable Trust.

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