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Mayor Burnham Unveils No 10 North, £310 M Campus

7/3/2026

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  • Mayor Andy Burnham announced the creation of No 10 North, an extension of the Prime Minister’s office in Manchester.
  • He designated Heron House, a GCHQ-occupied office near Piccadilly station, as the interim headquarters.
  • The £310 million Manchester Digital Campus will open in 2032 to accommodate about 8,800 civil servants.
  • Burnham emphasized modest spending, noting his 15-year-old Volkswagen Passat and urging a functional rather than flashy office.