Where is West Bromwich Town Hall?

West Bromwich Town Hall is at High Street, West Bromwich, B70 8DJ. It is on the corner of Lodge Road.

In brief

A town hall in West Bromwich from 1874 to 1875, on what was the Lodge Estate. It was the headquarters of the county borough of West Bromwich and remained the seat of local government after Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council was formed in 1974. However, the council moved to a modern facility in Oldbury in 1989. The building has been Grade II listed since 1987.

West Bromwich Town Hall (April 2011). Photography by Elliott Brown

West Bromwich Town Hall - history

The Town Hall in West Bromwich was originally built as a town hall and library during 1874-5 by Alexander and Henman with the library by Weller and Proud.

Built of brick with stone dressings and a slate roof.

West Bromwich Town Hall (April 2011). Photography by Elliott Brown

It was built at the instigation of the West Bromwich Town Improvement Commissioners, chaired by Reuben Farley.

The site chosen was known as the Lodge Estate, located on West Bromwich Heath.

Which was purchased from the descendants of William Izon a local iron-founder.

It was built in the Italian Gothic style.

West Bromwich Town Hall (January 2023). Photography by Elliott Brown

Jerry Lee Lewis performed at the town hall in 1964, and more recently has been used by the People's Orchestra who give regular performances.

The town hall was the seat of local government as the headquarters of the county borough of West Bromwich.

Initially Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council was based here when formed in 1974, but a more modern building opened on Freeth Street in Oldbury during 1989, known as the Sandwell Council House.

As of January 2024, the entire Town Hall is behind scaffolding for restoration work.

West Bromwich Town Hall (January 2024). Photography by Elliott Brown

Lodge Road West Bromwich Town Hall Tram Stop

The tram stop is short walk away from West Bromwich Town Hall, located on Lodge Road. Access via the steps or lift.

Lodge Road West Bromwich Town Hall Tram Stop (May 2017). Photography by Elliott Brown