Restoration plans for Grimsby Town Hall are moving forward, with an application for listed building consent submitted for a new package of repair work at the historic building.
The proposals focus on weathering and water management, including repair and replacement of existing lead roofing, gutter linings, and slate roof sections. Plans also call for reinstating the Town Hall’s cast iron rainwater goods, along with repairs and repointing to the building’s brickwork and stone masonry.
The application includes internal strip-out work to support the project.
For mason contractors and restoration crews, the scope is a familiar reminder that roof drainage details and masonry repairs are tied together. When gutters, downpipes, and linings are failing, walls can take the hit first, showing up as deteriorated mortar joints, localized brick damage, and staining on stonework. Getting the rainwater goods working as intended can be just as important as the repointing itself when the goal is long-term preservation.
The latest plans follow asbestos removal in the basement earlier this year as part of ongoing maintenance. External repairs were also completed in 2024, including work to stonework, gutters, and roofing. Earlier phases of the restoration program addressed the east elevation, with window repairs, stone cleaning, and repointing.
The listed building consent application is now being considered by the council’s planning department.
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