Council Provides Update on Crumbling Historic Hall
Birmingham City Council has issued a fresh update on efforts to protect the crumbling Methodist Central Hall in Corporation Street, after campaigners warned the Grade II-listed building was at risk of collapse. The historic building, which opened in 1904, has been deteriorating for nearly a decade since the former Que Club closed in 2017. Visible damage to the red-brick hall's roof and windows has prompted urgent action from council bosses.
Receiver Awaits Cost Report
A spokesperson for the council said: "Birmingham City Council continues to work closely with all parties to ensure this important historic building is protected." The receiver appointed to address the building's issues is awaiting a detailed cost report for required works, expected by the end of this month. Plans to transform the site into a 155-bedroom hotel called 'The Dean' were approved in 2022 but never materialised. The building was put back on the market in 2025.
Campaigners Express Concern
The Victorian Society has expressed concern about the "at-risk" hall "decaying in real time", with campaigners urging action to secure its future. The building's deterioration has been a growing worry for local heritage groups and residents alike, who fear that without swift intervention, the landmark could suffer irreversible damage or even collapse. The council's update comes amid heightened public attention on the fate of the historic structure.
