The former Preston magistrates’ court building will have millions spent on it
Plans have been unveiled for a radical revamp of the former Preston magistrates’ court building – more than 20 years after it was last in use.
It was announced in February this year that the Grade II-listed property would be converted into a flexible workspace hub after an operator was found to run the facility from late 2025.First, however, Preston City Council will plough £7.4m into making the vacant building fit for its new-found purpose. The Local Democracy Reporting Service understands that a solely commercial solution to bringing the premises back into use had been impossible to find.
The refurbishment will include the demolition of add-ons that were built to the rear of Amounderness House – thought to be during the 1960s and 1970s – with these being replaced with a new, modern extension. The property was originally constructed in 1857 as a police station with holding cells, before being extended in 1901. It was developed around a courtyard area, which is currently used to park council vehicles. Under the proposal, the courtyard will be turned into a public space.
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