Frequently Asked
Questions

Why locate the Supreme Court at
Middlesex Guildhall?

Why renovate the Guildhall?

How was Middlesex Guildhall selected?

Who has been consulted in the development of the designs?

What will happen to the Middlesex Art Collection?

Will some of the visible symbols of the former Middlesex County Council be removed?

What will happen to the historic wall
panelling in the courtrooms?

What will happen to the Edwardian furnishings in the two historic courtrooms?

What will happen to the Middlesex Regiment memorabilia?

How was Middlesex Guildhall selected?

In 2004 a comprehensive evaluation of a number of buildings within the Central London Region was undertaken. The property evaluation exercise was based on the statement of requirements agreed with the Law Lords. The initial search generated a long-list of 48 properties but only five of which, after closer scrutiny against a number of criteria (size, operational efficiency, adaptability and suitability) merited further consideration.