Buxton Town Hall put up for sale by council

Buxton Town Hall has been put up for sale after High Peak Borough Council decided the building was "no longer fit for purpose".

The Grade II listed building is being marketed to potential buyers but no price has been included on the listing.

In a statement, the borough council said the hall was no longer suitable for its needs and staff numbers and it was looking to create a new base in the town centre as part of the Revitalising Buxton project.

It added any new owner would need to show they would preserve the building's heritage.

Built in the late 19th Century, the town hall sits in a prominent position off Market Square.

High Peak Borough Council said it had "been considering the sale of Buxton Town Hall for a while as the Grade II listed building is no longer fit for purpose for the needs of the local authority, the number of staff we have, and modern working practices".

It continued: "Additionally, local government is being reorganised and there is the potential to create new fit-for-purpose office and meeting space for future council needs in the town centre as part of the Revitalising Buxton proposals.

"The council is very mindful this is an important historic building in the town and so has been engaging with community-led proposals for the future of the building for several months now.

"This has seen discussions and visits taking place with local groups and councillors.

"Any new owner will be required to show that they will be a responsible custodian of the property who can preserve the building's protected heritage features in a sustainable way, while enhancing its overall appearance.

"As a council, our main priority is to ensure that the future of the building is secured in a sustainable, financially resilient way, with no preference as to whether that is as a community asset transfer or private sector solution."

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