AQW 5322/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Finance
To ask the Minister of Finance, pursuant to AQW 26722/17-22, whether a location for the Connect2 hub, planned for the Antrim and Newtownabbey area, has been secured.
Asked by John Blair MLA on 27 October 2022
- Answered
- Written
- After due date
- Tabled
- 27 October 2022
- Answer due by
- 19 February 2024
- Answered
- 2 August 2024645 days after tabling
- Department
- Department of Finance
- Priority question
- No
Answer
Given the ongoing implementation of the Estate Review and the limited uptake of the Phase 1 Connect2 hubs, there are no current plans to invest in additional hubs. This would include the proposed hub in Newtownabbey.
The Civil Service has implemented a Hybrid Working policy which helps support regional balance by affording its workforce more choice about their working location allowing a mix of workplace, home, and remote working.
As a major employer, the Civil Service recognises the potential benefits of hybrid working in contributing to regional balance; therefore, hybrid working is available, where possible, for all employment opportunities offered by the Civil Service.