Shropshire Council and Bridgnorth Town Council have cited the underuse and neglect of the New Market Hall, which was originally intended as an indoor market, as the reason for its current state.
Shropshire Council and Bridgnorth Town Council say a restored New Market Hall could boost the townThe owner of the New Market Building in Bridgnorth received planning permission in 2014 to convert it into a hotel, but nothing has happened.
While it is not in a dangerous condition, the Victorian Society has included it in a list of the top 10 most endangered buildings for 2026. Shropshire Council and Bridgnorth Town Council said it was affecting the rest of the high street and that while funding was scarce, they would look for "a solution that benefits the whole community". It was originally intended to be an indoor market, but has served a number of uses over the years.
The two councils said it was now "suffering from the effects of a prolonged period of under use and neglect". They also said the responsibility for the building lay with its owner, and while it recognised repairs would take time, the councils wanted to find a "better future for it".
The building had the "potential to boost the local economy and revitalise the wider town centre", they said, so with the help of some Heritage at Risk grant funding they were exploring their options. The council said they would work with "all interested parties", including local campaigners, Historic England and the Victorian Society.
New Market Hall Dereliction Abandoned Conversion Hotel Heritage At Risk Grant Funding Local Council Shropshire Council Bridgnorth Town Council Underuse Neglect Potential Boost Economic Revitalisation
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