Council House redevelopment
The Council House has now reopened to the public. For more information about what services are available and details about the facilities available in the building visit our FAQ page.
Contents
- Why we have redeveloped the Council House
- The environmental benefits of the Council House
- More information about the hydro power plant
- Progress of the redevelopment work
- Images
Why we have redeveloped the Council House
The Council House is one of the main buildings we operate from. It had seen a lack of investment over the last few decades and did not provide for a positive customer service experience or adequate disabled access. It also allowed for only 500 employees to operate from it, whilst we had to use over 10 other buildings across the city.
The decision was made in 2010 by the then administration of the Council, to refurbish and extend the Council House. We regard the Council House as a community asset, a building that has served the city for over 50 years, with another 70 years planned once the refurbishment and extension is complete.
The building is now fully open to the public, community groups, voluntary groups and other public sector agencies. The number of staff now being employed within the building is over 1900 compared to 500 previously and the customer facilities have greatly improved.
The Council House will be a building to be proud of, a community asset for all to share – the people's 'Council House'.
Find out more with our Frequently asked questions.
Redevelopment work
View the redevelopment of the building work at the bottom of this page. You can also watch some short films on our YouTube page which capture the redevelopment work in action...
- A computer-generated film showing the entire redevelopment process from start to finish, narrated by site manager Steve Roome of BAM Construction.
- A November 2011 film of work taking place in the inner courtyard, where the steelwork for the circular Council Chamber is being erected.
- A November 2011 film showing the work being done to preserve and showcase the beams and rafters on the second floor ceiling.
Council House flythrough
This film, produced by architects Corstorphine and Wright and project managers Mace, shows what the interior of the Council House will look like.
Starting on the ground floor in the customer service area, we then go up to the first floor to see the break-out space and quiet working area outside the Council Chamber. We then move into an open-plan office, where the tea-point and printing area are also visible. Next, we move across the open-plan space and into the Chief Officers' and Cabinet Members' offices. Finally, we go inside the Council Chamber.
For more information, email onecouncil@derby.gov.uk.
Useful links
Media
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Atrium and Office Space (2) - November 2012
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Atrium and Office Space - November 2012
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Office desks - November 2012
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Looking up at the Council Chamber - October 2012
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Reflections from the light and Council Chamber onto the internal office space windows - October 2012
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View of the cafe's veranda from out of the Council House's window - October 2012
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The new walkway around the Council Chamber at the Council House - October 2012
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The customer area in the public space of the Council House - October 2012
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Customer meeting room in the public area of the Council House - October 2012
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The first floor into the Council Chamber - October 2012
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The office space on the second floor of the Council House - October 2012
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The new walkway around the Council Chamber at the Council House - October 2012
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The Council Chamber's public gallery - October 2012
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The Mayoral reception room at the Council House - October 2012
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The public gallery space in the Council House - October 2012
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The view out the window of an office on the second floor - October 2012
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A tea point and break out area in the staff section of the Council House - October 2012
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The staff entrance of the Council House off Derwent Street - October 2012
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View of the front of the Council House, including the new glass customer entrance taken on 30th August 2012
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The glass customer entrance of the Council House taken on 30th August 2012
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The customer area on the ground floor of the Council House taken on 30th August 2012
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The customer centre on the ground floor of the Council House taken on 30th August 2012
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Looking out of the customer entrance from inside the ground floor of the Council House taken on 30th August 2012
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Looking up at all floors of the Council House from the ground floor, taken on 30th August 2012
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Looking up at the Council Chamber from the ground floor, taken on 30th August 2012
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The renovated Derwent Street footpath, taken on 30th August 2012
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Council Chambers and office space, taken on 30th August 2012
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The ceiling of the Council Chambers, taken on 30th August 2012
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Natural light coming into the public gallery space, taken on 30th August 2012
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Office space on the second floor of the Council House, taken on 30th August 2012
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The renovated Mayoral Reception
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The framework of the new veranda
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The rooftop of the Council House
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The floor has now been set inside the Council House
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Aerial photo of the developing Council House - end of May 2012
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Aerial photo of the developing Council House - end of May 2012
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Staff office space, May 2012
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Top chamber - May 2012
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Staff entrance - May 2012
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The Council Chamber, 19th May 2012
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The tower crane is removed from the new Council House - 19th May 2012
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The tower crane is removed from the new Council House - 19th May 2012
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The tower crane is removed from the new Council House - 19th May 2012
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The glazed atrium and the new third floor - April 2012
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The glazed atrium from above - April 2012
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The new customer service area and Council Chamber - April 2012
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The walkway to the new Council Chamber beneath the circular roof light.
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One of the atria that will allow natural light into the office area (March 2012)
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Windows looking into the new third floor offices (March 2012)
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Circular roof light which will allow natural light in to the customer area (March 2012)
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The new public viewing gallery above the Council Chamber (March 2012)
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The circular roof above the new Council Chamber and viewing gallery (March 2012)
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The Leader of the Council being interviewed inside the Council House (February 2012)
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The roof decking and central Council Chamber take shape (February 2012)
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The steel frame for the new third floor is erected (February 2012)
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The pre-cast concrete floors are installed between the steel frame (February 2012)
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A view of the tower crane sitting next to the Council Chamber (January 2012)
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A view of the central Council Chamber taken from the ground floor (January 2012)
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Existing slates being removed and replaced on top of new felt and battens (January 2012)
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Initial stages of roof decking (January 2012)
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Laying floor decks to the Council Chamber area (January 2012)
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Aerial image showing the civic entrance and the steelwork across the central courtyard (January 2012). Courtesy of BAM Construction
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Aerial image showing the eastern side of the building and the steelwork across the central courtyard (January 2012). Courtesy of BAM Construction
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Aerial image showing the southern side of the building and central courtyard (January 2012). Courtesy of BAM Construction
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The steel frame of the new circular Council Chamber (December 2011)
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BAM Construction erects steelwork across the inner courtyard (December 2011)
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The steel frame of the new circular Council Chamber (December 2011)
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The steel frame of the Council Chamber takes shape (November 2011)
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Steelwork stretching across the inner courtyard (December 2011)
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The new steel frame starts to go up (November 2011)
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Rafters on the open plan second floor now exposed and preserved (November 2011)
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BAM Construction’s crane in place (November 2011)
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New open plan office space (September 2011)
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New open plan office space (September 2011)
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Demolition work by DSM Demolition (August 2011)
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Demolition work by DSM Demolition (August 2011)
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Second floor with internal walls demolished (August 2011)
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Demolition work by DSM Demolition (August 2011)
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DSM Demolition remove the 1960s ‘link bridge’ across the courtyard (May 2011)
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Inner courtyard – demolition work begins (May 2011)
News
In this section:
- Businesses urged to take the 'rainbow challenge' for International Day Against Homophobia
- Council employees honoured for their brilliant ‘customer experience’
- Ready to Switch Scheme
- Cabinet on Patrol coming to a neighbourhood near you!
- Derby's night-life flies the flag for a great night out
- Spectrum – the new all day bus travel ticket for Derby
- Company based in the Market Hall wins Best Independent Retailer award
- Changes to your blue bins
- Learn about apprenticeships in National Apprenticeship Week
- Free NHS Health Checks this month
- Launch of the Local Lend a Hand scheme
- Picture perfect moments captured at the Eagle Market
- Teenage relationship abuse campaign
- The Big Pedal 2013
- V.I.P Awards - Customer Experience Award
- Council Tax bill reduction scam
- Service disruptions due to snow
- HRH The Duke of Edinburgh honours Derby youngsters at Palace
- Essential maintenance on St Alkmund's Way
- Gold Cards - thanks for renewing
- Iconic Olympic legacy project breaks new ground
- Your Derby magazine
- Council House redevelopment
- Derby to access £40m regional growth fund cash
- Noisy neighbours from hell are silenced
- Helping first time buyers get on the property ladder
- New appointment system for our Benefits customers
- Big Energy Saving Week
- New Council Leader's blog - online now
- Free markets shopper bag offer
- Derby City Sports Awards 2012
- A fair deal for Derby?
- Recycling of counterfeit goods is set to benefit local charity
- Core Strategy
- Older residents warned to be alert to 'cold callers'
- Noel-Baker and St Martins schools - important message for parents/carers and pupils
- New Osnabruck Envoy arrives in Derby
- Appeal for animal lovers to give a home to stray dogs
- Inspired by the Olympics? Have a go in 2012
- Mini Paralympics Festival - Review
- Parks photography competition 2012
- When the Olympic Torch Relay came to Derby
- Derby's Safe Places Scheme
- Derby City Triathlon 2012 results
- Derby Museums highly commended in London
- Derby Moorways Mile - Sport Relief 2012
- Cardboard Collection Service – why we introduced the orange bags
- Cardboard Recycling
- Christmas waste and recycling collections 2012
Contact Derby City Council
Telephone and email
- Tel: 01332 293111
- Fax: 01332 643299
- Minicom: 01332 640666
- Email: customerservices@derby.gov.uk
Streetpride tel: 0333 200 6981
In writing
The Council House
Corporation Street
Derby DE1 2FS
In person
Derby City Council
The Council House
Corporation Street
Derby DE1 2FS
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