01287 641000
Loftus Town Council
01287 641000
Loftus Town Hall is a Grade II Listed Building, leased from Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council by Loftus Town Council.
Loftus Town Hall
The Town Council has accessed funding from Heritage Lottery Board and SRB in order to sensitively refurbish the building, equip it and promote it for use as a modern venue in an historic setting.
The Town Hall is staffed by Christine Neilson (caretaker) and Steve Morrison (assistant caretaker).
Viewings of the Town Hall can be arranged through the Clerk.
Location
Loftus Town Hall is a handsome Gothic structure situated at the junction of Loftus High Street and Water Lane, adjacent to St Leonards Church and close to Loftus Market Place. There is limited parking available nearby in Loftus Market Place and at the public Car Park at South View(off North Road).
History
Loftus Town Hall was built by the Earl of Zetland, erected by Mr Thomas Dickenson of Saltburn, and was first opened in 1879. At that time the building comprised:
During the World Wars of 1914-1918 and 1939-1945 some of the rooms were confiscated for the War Effort
The Town Hall clock has faces North, East and West, but no face to the South as the residents of South Loftus were reluctant to contribute to the cost.
The Town Hall remained in the ownership of the Zetland family until 1948, when it was purchased by the former Loftus Urban District Council for £2000. Due to local government reorganisation in 1974 the ownership of the Town Hall transferred to the former Langbaurgh Borough Council, and eventually to Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council. In 1992 budget cuts threatened closure of the Town Hall, and Loftus Town Council moved into the building and took over responsibility for maintenance. The Town Council Office was moved out in 1996, but the Town Council still organises functions in the Town Hall.
Facilities
Following refurbishment, the Town Hall now comprises:
There is disabled access to all rooms by ramps or a lift. Audio-visual and display equipment is available.
Hiring the Hall
In recent months the Town Hall has been used for:
Formal meetings, Award presentations, Exhibitions , Concerts, Informal meetings, Consultations, Dances, Weddings, Children's Parties, Christmas Fayres, Santa's Grotto
Hire charges
First Floor Function Room:
Commercial Hire - £16 per hour
Charitable/non profit making organisation - £10 per hour
Ground Floor Room 2:
Commercial Hire - £7 per hour
Charitable/non profit making organisation - £5 per hour
Whole building (except Council Chamber and Office) - £180 per day
Council Chamber by arrangement only. For further details or to book the Town Hall, contact the Clerk
Artefacts
There are many items of local interest stored or displayed at Loftus Town Hall. These include:
Please find below an online booking form for the Town Hall. Please note that completing the form does not guarantee a booking as we do have a number of regular booking. Once we have received your form we will contact you to confirm if the date and time you require is available. If you prefer you can ring the Town Council on 01287 641000 to confirm availability before completing the form.
Conditions of Hiring