Borough Hall, Bedford


Borough Hall, formerly County Hall, is a municipal building in Bedford, Bedfordshire, England.

History

Originally Shire Hall in Bedford was the local facility for dispensing justice and the meeting place of Bedfordshire County Council. A new building, which designed by the Deputy County Architect, Douglas Chalk, and initially known as "County Hall", was completed in November 1969. It was officially opened by the Duchess of Kent on 12 October 1970. After Bedfordshire County Council was abolished in April 2009, the building became known as "Borough Hall" and formed the headquarters of Bedford Borough Council.