Making better use of Stoke Newington Town Hall and Library

Closed 14 Nov 2016

Opened 3 Oct 2016

Contact

Blanka Hay

(Planning and Implementation Officr)

Growth Team

0208 356 1318

Blanka.Hay@hackney.gov.uk

Overview

 
Hackney Council wants to find out how it can make better use of the historic Stoke
Newington Town Hall and Library, and the under-used space at the rear of the Town Hall, to ensure that the buildings have a vibrant and sustainable long-term future.
 
It is expensive for the Council to maintain these buildings and their community functions. In recent years the Council has spent over £5 million refurbishing these buildings, and more maintenance work is needed. Over the coming years it is estimated that the Council will need to spend a further £10 million on additional work to protect and maintain these important historic buildings and community functions.
 
Stoke Newington Library is a popular and well-used library and will be retained.
Likewise the Town Hall’s assembly hall and council chamber are valued local venues, and will be retained. However parts of the building are under-used or not used at all. The Council believes this under-used space should be used to help pay to maintain and refurbish these buildings.
 
Though this will require significant investment from the Council, new uses could generate the income necessary to pay for refurbishment and ongoing maintenance – protecting these community facilities for future generations.
 
For example, there is potential to refurbish and create some business space in some parts of the building around the council chamber, the assembly hall and the library. The space could be used for creative studios or commercial workspaces and offices, as well as a range of other uses that support these. There is also the potential to introduce some new housing to the rear of the site, behind the Town Hall building.
 
We are in the initial stages of developing a new Planning and Design Guidance document which, once drafted, will outline how the Council plans to shape and improve the Town Hall and Library and secure a more sustainable future for these important community and heritage assets.
 

Why your views matter

At this stage, we would like to gather people’s thoughts and ideas for what additional purposes the buildings could be used for. We would welcome any ideas you have, which will help to shape our draft proposals for the buildings. We will consult you again once we have produced these draft proposals.

Events

  • Drop-in Session Outside Stoke Newington Town Hall

    From 5 Oct 2016 at 14:00 to 5 Oct 2016 at 18:00

    We would like to gather people’s thoughts and ideas on what additional purposes the buildings could be used for. We would welcome any ideas you have, which will help to shape our draft proposals for the buildings.

    Come along to our first drop-in session on 5 October to have a conversation with our Delivery Team.

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  • Drop-in Session at Stoke Newington Library Foyer

    From 18 Oct 2016 at 17:00 to 18 Oct 2016 at 19:00

    We would like to gather people’s thoughts and ideas on what additional purposes the buildings could be used for. We would welcome any ideas you have, which will help to shape our draft proposals for the buildings.

    Come along to our drop-in session and have a conversation with our Delivery Team.

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  • Drop-in Session at Stoke Newington Library Foyer

    From 11 Nov 2016 at 13:00 to 11 Nov 2016 at 15:00

    We would like to gather people’s thoughts and ideas on what additional purposes the buildings could be used for. We would welcome any ideas you have, which will help to shape our draft proposals for the buildings.

    Come along to our drop-in session and have a conversation with our Delivery Team.

    Add to my Calendar (.ics)

Areas

  • Stoke Newington

Audiences

  • Anyone from any background

Interests

  • Gathering ideas