West Midlands
Construction
BAM Kidderminster Creative Hub
“This transformation will play a key role in renewing and reshaping Kidderminster town centre, developing a highly visible gateway building whilst re-purposing a significant historic asset.”
Leader of Wyre Forest District Council
The restored former Kidderminster Magistrates Court opens as a Business and Creative Hub
Procured via the Procure Partnerships Framework
The restoration of the Grade II Listed Former Magistrates’ Court in Kidderminster town centre, designed by Burrell Foley Fischer, is now complete and open for business as ‘The Old Court’. The renovation of the new facility, commissioned and managed by Wyre Forest District Council has restored and maximised the potential of the whole site as Kidderminster’s business and creative hub.
Transforming a Grade II Listed Building
The transformation of the Old Court is intended to play a key role in renewing and reshaping Kidderminster town centre, developing a highly visible gateway building whilst re-purposing a significant historic asset. Thanks to the restoration project, the outside public space has also been enhanced, providing a pedestrian route through town as well as offering a small children’s play area.
As part of the regeneration of the Former Magistrates Court, the construction contractor BAM has been working in the wider community – particularly local schools and colleges – to promote and provide work opportunities to work in the industry. The transformation of the Old Court and Weaving Sheds has been possible thanks to funding through the Future High Streets Fund (FHSF). The Ground and First floors have already been let, prior to the building reopening, with just the last few second floor suites still available. The Weaving Sheds area of the site will be open in Spring 2025.
“It’s very exciting to see the building transformed to retain its heritage feel with all the modern amenities making it fit for the future. Our intention is that local and regional businesses and organisations will welcome the addition of this high quality facility in the middle of town. The redevelopment of this site provides a critical element for the long-term vision by supporting Kidderminster’s economic and technological offer – a home for creative and digital industries – helping to drive growth and contribute to future sustainability.”
Councillor Dan Morehead
Wyre Forest District Council’s Cabinet Member for Economic Regeneration, Planning and the Green Agenda
“This transformation will play a key role in renewing and reshaping Kidderminster town centre, developing a highly visible gateway building whilst re-purposing a significant historic asset. The outside public space has also been enhanced, helping to define the town centre’s identity and provide direction for a pedestrian route through town.”
Councillor Marcus Hart
Leader of Wyre Forest District Council