Todmorden Town Hall

Key details

We have made Todmorden Town Hall more accessible, welcoming, flexible, and sustainable. Now, this iconic venue can host a wider variety of events and celebrations for all to enjoy.

Current status

Concept Completed
Development Completed
Construction Completed
Evaluation In Progress

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Plans

We have built on improvements already made to this Grade I listed building, including the renovated main hall. 

We have:

  • Opened up the grand entrance and installed an external ramp so visitors can enter through the Victorian lobby; 
  • created a new multi-function reception space;
  • made changes to the courtroom to create a level multi-use space;
The refurbished Courtroom
The Courtroom
  • upgraded one of the toilets on the ground floor to an accessible unisex toilet;
  • installed a new warming kitchen on the first floor, making it safer to cater for large events;  
  • installed a new bar and high-quality audio system in the main hall; and
The Main Hall
The Main Hall
  • added male and female toilet and changing facilities under the stage area.

This project is part of the Todmorden Town Deal, a £17.5m regeneration programme to develop the local economy and transform this market town. 

Artistic sketch of the new external ramp leading up to the grand entrance.

 

Benefits

Economic Growth

We’re creating opportunities for Todmorden's local economy to grow. The town deal projects will encourage new investment, greater footfall and more trade.

Heritage

We’re investing in the iconic Grade I listed town hall so it can continue to be used and enjoyed for many years to come.

Accessibility

We have made Todmorden Town Hall more accessible, so more people can visit and enjoy all it has to offer.

Multipurpose space

We're creating a building that can be used for events, functions, and as a workspace.

 

Progress

14 July 2026

The main programme of work at Todmorden Town Hall is complete, marking a major milestone in the £1million project: Council delivers a Town Hall fit for the future.

8 September 2025

Work to breathe new life into Todmorden Town Hall is progressing well, with the completion of the first improvements at the iconic building.

To improve the visitor experience at events, new facilities are now in place on the first floor including; a new bar in the main hall, a new warming kitchen and new toilets and changing areas under the stage area. 

New wooden panelled bar at Todmorden Town Hall. Behind the bar there is small drinks refrigerator and stainless steel worktop.
New bar in the main hall which has been created using materials repurposed from the court room.

 

10 April 2025

Code Building Solutions have been appointed to carry out the improvements to Todmorden Town Hall with work on site now underway. 

 Todmorden Town Hall will remain open throughout the renovations. 

 

Funding

Approximate scheme value: £1M.

This project was made possible through funding from:

  • Funded by UK Government