Council House, Birmingham
Birmingham City Council House in Birmingham, England, is the home of Birmingham City Council, and thus the seat of local government for the city. It provides office accommodation for both employed council officers, including the Chief Executive, and elected council members, plus the council chamber, Lord Mayor's Suite, committee rooms and a large and ornate banqueting suite, complete with minstrel's gallery. The first-floor's exterior balcony is used by visiting dignitaries and victorious sports teams, to address crowds assembled below. The Council House, which has its own postcode, B1 1BB, is located in Victoria Square in the city centre and is a Grade II* listed building.
| Birmingham Council House | |
|---|---|
Birmingham Council House, from Victoria Square | |
| General information | |
| Type | Municipal headquarters |
| Architectural style | Classical |
| Classification | |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
| Designated | 25 April 1952 |
| Reference no. | 1210333 |
| Location | Victoria Square, Birmingham, England |
| Coordinates | 52°28′48″N 1°54′10″W |
| Construction started | 17 June 1874 |
| Completed | 30 October 1879 |
| Height | 29m (Top of Dome) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Yeoville Thomason |
The side of the building that faces Chamberlain Square is the entrance and façade of the Museum and Art Gallery, which is partly housed within the same building.