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County Hall in Worcester officially up for sale
Overview
The former Worcestershire County Council headquarters, County Hall in Worcester, has been put up for sale after surveys revealed a £36m repair bill. The building was closed in June 2024 due to unsafe reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) and legionella bacteria in the water supply. The site currently costs taxpayers over £1m annually in upkeep and security, prompting estate agents Savills to market the land for developers or investors while demolition work is planned to clear the site.
Key points
- County Hall in Worcester has been put up for sale following a £36m estimated repair bill.
- The building was closed in June 2024 after the discovery of RAAC concrete and legionella bacteria.
- The empty site costs taxpayers more than £1m a year in security, electricity, and business rates.
- Estate agents Savills have been appointed to market the land to developers and investors.
- Demolition work is scheduled to take place over the coming months to clear the land for a new owner.