Midlands infrastructure campus to support ‘£725bn investment’
The government has announced plans to bring its civil service transport and infrastructure expertise together in the West Midlands, in an effort to speed up major projects.
In June 2025, ministers launched a 10-year infrastructure strategy, a long term plan for how public money should be spent supporting transport and infrastructure schemes in the UK.
Ministers say a new hub, set to be based in Birmingham and headed up by a senior civil servant, will bring together transport, property and housing infrastructure expertise to accelerate projects identified under the framework, and support an investment of at least £725bn in public infrastructure over the next decade.
Cabinet Office Minister, Anna Turley, said: “The West Midlands is Britain’s transport heartland, and this new campus will harness that regional strength to accelerate the infrastructure projects that communities need.
“I am a firm believer that the best ideas often come from those on the frontline. By moving decision-making out of Whitehall and into the West Midlands, we are ensuring decisions are informed by local expertise and deliver real, tangible benefits for every part of the UK.”
The government says the Birmingham campus would mirror existing thematic campuses, such as the recently launched Digital and AI Innovation Campus in Manchester and the Energy Campus in Aberdeen.
The move is part of the government’s “Places for Growth” programme, intended to relocate civil service departments away from London in an effort to make them more representative. Around 34% of UK-based senior civil servants now based outside of London, the government says.
Secretary of State for Transport, Heidi Alexander, said: “The West Midlands is a fantastic home for this new Transport and Infrastructure Campus, with a real strength in delivering major projects like the Midland Metro, the expanding SPRINT bus network, and the opening of five new rail stations later this year.
“By basing the campus here, we’re backing local expertise and bringing decision‑making closer to communities, helping deliver the infrastructure needed to drive growth across the country.”
