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SWANSEA: Grade I listed Guildhall finally gets roof fix — after plastic sheeting and a bucket became a fixture in the foyer
Now Swansea Council has applied for listed building consent to fix the problem — replacing sections of the roof at the Guildhall with a new waterproof system designed to match work already completed on other parts of the building.
The Grade I listed Guildhall, built between 1930 and 1934 using Portland stone, has been plagued by water penetration despite its grand and sturdy appearance.
Leaks have been identified at multiple points across the building — including from a skylight above the law courts and from timber and metal frame windows in various locations.
A sheet of plastic sheeting hangs from the ceiling down to a blue bucket on the steps of Swansea Guildhall, capturing water from leaks in the Grade I listed building’s roof. Picture: Swansea Bay NewsThe proposed works will see sections of roof above the law courts and the Brangwyn Hall replaced, along with new skylights and refurbished windows.
Some windows will be removed and taken away for specialist restoration off-site.
Re-pointing work is also planned as part of the application.
Discussions have already taken place with Welsh heritage body Cadw and the council’s own conservation officer ahead of the submission — reflecting the building’s protected status and the care required for any works on a Grade I listed structure.
A heritage impact assessment submitted alongside the application said the new roofing system would ensure the long-term water tightness of the building’s fabric.
The Guildhall was listed at Grade I in 1994 — the highest level of protection available in Wales, reserved for buildings of exceptional interest.
As well as housing council offices and law courts, it is home to the Brangwyn Hall — one of Wales’s finest art deco interiors, which hosts concerts, civic events and, most recently, Swansea Pride.
The hall is also a regular venue for election counts and declarations, including Friday’s Senedd results.
The building was extended twice after its original construction, with a central lawn built over during the later phases.
It has also been used as a film and television set on numerous occasions, with its distinctive clock tower and Portland stone facade lending itself to period productions.
The council said when the leaks were first reported last December that it was committed to rectifying the issue as quickly as possible.
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