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Contractors Speller Metcalfe took possession of the
building and commenced work on 8 January 2024. As of
26 July 2024, significant progress has been made throughout the Town Hall which includes:
▪ Demolition of walls to create new spaces.
▪ Completion of piling to support the new Courtyard roof.
▪ A new bar and café area has been created.
▪ Various works have taken place to the Mayor’s Balcony.
▪ Mechanical and electric works have started in the attic
space.
▪ New roofs above the King Charles Room have been
insulated and waterproofed.
▪ Ongoing works to the Music Room ceiling.
planning application come forward. It is one of three
major Kidderminster projects totalling £17.9 million
supported through the Government’s Levelling Up
Fund.”
“We look forward to working with Kidderminster Town
Council to realise the ambitious and exciting transformation of Kidderminster Town Hall which has been a
historic feature of the town for so many years.”
Cllr David Ross, Leader of Kidderminster Town Council
said, “The transformation of the Town Hall and the
enclosure of the Courtyard will be a game changer for
Kidderminster. It will create a regional centre for arts, entertainment, culture and education for everyone to enjoy.
The new Courtyard will be a place where people can meet
informally throughout the week to have a drink or something to eat or join an activity. The Town Hall will not
just be a place to attend a concert or event but be at the
heart of the community.”
Peter White, Project Manager added, “When completed,
the Music Room will have a superb ‘dynamic acoustic’
and sound-lighting, enabling it to provide audiences a fantastic experience for the widest range of musical, dramatic
and spoken word events, making it the go-to entertainment venue in the region.”
Councillor Helen Dyke, Leader of Wyre Forest District
Council and Cabinet Member for Economic Regeneration, Planning and Localism said, “It’s great to see this
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