Town Hall Redevelopment November 2018

The revised, and likely final Town Hall plans, filed under ref. 2018/01500/FUL, are being exhibited this Friday 4-8pm and Saturday 10am-2pm – details in our diary.  You are doubtless familiar with the project’s development over the years, and the changes brought about after consultation with members of the public, the volunteer Town Hall Commissioners, this Society, and Historic England.

The following significant changes are listed:

• Reduction in the height of the town hall roof extension by one storey (compare April 2018 version).
• Reduction in the size of the shading around the roof of the new glass extension.
• Improvements to the lighting for the Assembly Hall and Courtyard.
• Addition of new winter gardens on the new homes facing King Street and the A4 to improve air quality.

In the invitation (full details), the leader of the council says:

We propose to demolish the ugly Town Hall extension and bring Hammersmith:

• A new four-screen cinema, with room for cafes, shops and restaurants.
• 204 new homes of which 52 per cent will be classified as genuinely affordable for local residents.
• A new public rooftop bar and restaurant.
• New community art and event spaces.
• New affordable, flexible office spaces for start-up businesses.
• New corporate offices for an established business that will bring revenue  and hundreds of new employees who’ll be customers for our local shops and eating and drinking establishments.
• New public space in front of the restored Town Hall for performances and events.
• New homework spaces for children and students.
• Inclusively designed buildings to ensure full access for Disabled people.
• Eco-friendly buildings to minimise our carbon footprint and cut fuel bills.

More details on the council’s website here