Nottinghamshire County Council could move out of County Hall in West Bridgford because its maintenance and improvement costs are expected to reach “tens of millions of pounds” over the next few years. The landmark headquarters, built on the banks of the River Trent in the 1930s and opened in 1946, house the council’s chamber for meetings alongside services and support offices.
However, the authority is planning a new £15.7 million centre at Top Wighay Farm in Linby and has been assessing all its existing buildings to see if it can save money. And opposition councillors have long suggested the new offices will lead to the Conservative-led authority selling off its County Hall home, describing it as the “worst-kept secret” in Nottinghamshire.
Speaking to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, Council Leader Ben Bradley (Con) confirmed for the first time the authority is considering a full or partial move out of County Hall, which could then be sold. He also said it is “too early” to say what will happen for certain, and added the proposals will be included in an ongoing asset management scrutiny review.
