[2] Ince-in-Makerfield became an urban district in 1894[3] and, in this context, civic leaders decided to erect new offices further to the southwest along Ince Green Lane.

[8] The design involved an asymmetrical main frontage of eight bays facing onto Ince Green Lane.

The central section of three bays, which was slightly projected forward, featured a round-headed doorway with a keystone inscribed with the date of completion.

The central gable contained a panel that was inscribed with the words "Council Offices" and was flanked by Ionic order colonettes.

[11] During the execution of those works, a mural was discovered that depicted the Gulf of Naples and dated back to the construction of the building in the early 20th century.