County Buildings, Stafford

County Buildings is a municipal facility at Martin Street in Stafford, Staffordshire. It is a Grade II* listed building.[1]

County Buildings, Stafford
LocationStafford, Staffordshire
Coordinates52.8069°N 2.1161°W / 52.8069; -2.1161
Built1895
ArchitectHT Hare
Listed Building – Grade II*
Designated17 December 1971
Reference no.1298178
Location of County Buildings, Stafford in Staffordshire

History

In the 19th century the Shire Hall became well established as the location for judicial meetings in the county.[2] Following the implementation of the Local Government Act 1888, which established county councils in every county, there was a need to find a meeting place for Staffordshire County Council.[3] The new County Buildings, which were designed by HT Hare, were completed in 1895.[4]

The majority of the county council staff were re-located to the Staffordshire Place development in 2011.[5] Although the departure of the administrative staff to Staffordshire Place facilitated the conversion of the offices into private residences,[6] the meeting place of the county council remains County Buildings in Martin Street.[7]

See also

References
  1. Historic England. "County Buildings and Judges House, Stafford (1298178)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 23 August 2019.
  2. Historic England. "Shire Hall and Attached Railings, Gates and Lamp Standards, Stafford (1298177)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 23 August 2019.
  3. "Local Government Act 1888". Legislation.gov.uk. Retrieved 17 August 2019.
  4. "County Buildings". Staffordshire County Council. Retrieved 23 August 2019.
  5. "Wraps off £38m Staffordshire County Council HQ". Express and Star. 21 December 2011. Retrieved 23 August 2019.
  6. Oakley, Tom. "Martin Street Mansions: See the ex-council offices turned into luxury apartments". Express and Star.
  7. "Agenda and draft minutes". Staffordshire County Council. 25 July 2019. Retrieved 23 August 2019.
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