Key milestone in Trowbridge Town Hall refurbishment
The hoarding will be removed during the evenings of 28 - 30 April. Market Street and Silver Street will be closed to traffic each evening during the work but pedestrians will still have access. The taxi rank opposite the town hall will also be closed during the work.Renovations at the historic building include the addition of new lifts, recording studios and cafe and bar spaces.
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