Statement on the marketing of Buxton Town Hall

Statement on the marketing of Buxton Town Hall

High Peak Borough Council has been considering the sale of Buxton Town Hall for a while as the Grade II listed building is no longer fit for purpose for the needs of the local authority, the number of staff we have, and modern working practices.

Additionally, local government is being reorganised and there is the potential to create new fit for purpose office and meeting space for future council needs in the town centre as part of the Revitalising Buxton proposals.

However, the Council is very mindful this is an important historic building in the town and so has been engaging with community-led proposals for the future of the building for several months now. This has seen discussions and visits taking place with local groups and councillors.

Any new owner will be required to show that they will be a responsible custodian of the property who can preserve the building's protected heritage features in a sustainable way, while enhancing its overall appearance.

As a Council, our main priority is to ensure that the future of the building is secured in a sustainable, financially resilient way, with no preference as to whether that is as a community asset transfer or private sector solution.

While we are not currently in active discussion with Derbyshire County Council or any other public sector body, we remain open to any proposals and discussion should they be forthcoming.

Lambert Smith Hampton has been appointed to market the town hall and is now speaking direct to interested community groups to discuss the sale process, along with marketing the building to other potential buyers.

Published 24 April 2026.