Introducing the Project .

Our Town Hall project began in January 2018 as a major update of the Grade I listed architecture piece. Investigations and surveys were done since 2014 to decide things that need to be restored for modern standards. The town hall will be re-open in 2024 for its people, with aims and objectives below:

1. Transform users’ and visitors’ experience
2. Enhance the use of town hall as a visitor destination and increase access to its people
3. Restore and celebrate the significant heritage asset
4. Deliver economic and social value for Manchester
5. Increase participation of civil society to reconnect people to the institution that represent them

Website link: https://secure.manchester.gov.uk/info/500354/our_town_hall/7297/our_town_hall_project_-_the_transformation

Introducing our Collaborators .

Peter Norris .
Peter is a Work and Skills Specialist at Manchester City Council. He is an experienced public sector professional focusing on making sure Manchester's residents are connected to our city's success. He is currently into social value & inclusive growth related subjects and is working with employers in the city to provide opportunities for Mancunians from all walks of life. 

Westley Robinson
Westley is a Work and Skills Project Manager for Manchester City Council currently working on the Our Town Hall Refurbishment Project. Key work priorities are supporting the supply chain to deliver skills, apprenticeships, and employment for Manchester residents from this once in a lifetime opportunity. 

In preparation for the workshops, we have reached out to potential schools and groups that might benefit from these sessions. An invite has been sent out and we are expecting to receive responses soon!

The progress of the paper toy model up to date, and it is ready to incorporate with the information needed for the leaflet.

Discussions have been ongoing to organize a Clock Tower visit with the team. As the restoration of the Town Hall has moved to the construction phase in March, further considerations in terms of safety and capacity will be implied hence the confirmation for the tour is yet to be confirmed. However, the initial thoughts were to be within the 3rd week of March.