The current building was constructed in 1970 in the Brutalist style by John Wells-Thorpe, to replace the original 1882 Hall which was damaged by fire in 1966.

It was built in the gothic style, out of red brick, terracotta and Portland stone, and contained a 2,000 capacity great hall with three balconies, and a 110 feet (34 m) tall tower in the central facade.

[9] In 1900, the building was used as a part time cinema by James Williamson,[10][11] and in 1907, the town hall hosted a Women's Social and Political Union meeting at which Louisa Martindale spoke.

[5] The new town hall was built by John Wells-Thorpe in the Brutalist architecture style, predominantly out of concrete clad.

[6][5][4][17] The building contained a faceted wooden ceiling in the great hall and a concrete entrance with four hexagonal columns.