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<p>HMRC wants to keep as many employees as possible as it moves to its regional centres.
It has been clear that if someone can move to a regional centre and has the skills
it needs or is able to develop them, there will be a role for them.</p><p> </p><p>For
Canterbury, Charter House, current planning data shows that around 34 full-time equivalent
(FTE) people, or 51 per cent, will transfer to either the Croydon or Stratford Regional
Centre.</p><p> </p><p>Canterbury, Charter House is scheduled to close in February
2020, before the Stratford Regional Centre opens. HMRC staff who can will therefore
initially move to Maidstone, Medvale House, which will be staying open until late
2020-21. HMRC expects 45 FTE people, or 67 per cent, will transfer to Maidstone.</p><p>
</p><p>HMRC cannot be certain about how many will actually be able to move to a regional
centre or the numbers who may complete their career at either Canterbury or Maidstone
until one-to-one discussions with managers have taken place. These will be held around
a year before any move. Demographic data for the office suggests that many staff may
choose to retire when the office closes.</p>
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