The structure, which accommodates the offices and meeting place of Stokesley Town Council, is a grade II listed building.

[1] The first municipal building in Stokesley was a tollbooth in the Market Place which dated back at least to the early 18th century; it was primarily used as a venue for the lord of the manor to hold manorial court hearings but it was also the place for the storage of a set of imperial measures, typically held by local authorities to ensure tradesmen comply with the Weights and Measures Act 1824.

[1] The building was originally arcaded at the back so that butter markets could be held[6] and, at roof level, there was a heavily modillioned cornice.

[11] A developer offered to acquire the building, demolish it and redevelop the site for retail use in 1965 but the parish council unanimously rejected the proposal.

[13] A major programme of refurbishment works costing £280,000, which included the installation of a lift, was completed with financial support from Biffa and local charities, in October 2003.