Woking Civic Offices, Town hall in Gloucester Square, Woking, United Kingdom.
The Woking Civic Offices is a municipal building featuring a six-story rectangular wing alongside a shorter wing that forms a pedestrian courtyard in the center. This central space, named Gloucester Square, serves as the heart of the administrative complex.
The building was opened in 1983 by the Duke of Gloucester, marking a major shift in how the town's administration operated. This consolidation brought together city services that had previously been scattered across different locations.
The council chamber contains a stained glass window showing local elements of Woking's heritage, including railway and canal themes that reflect the town's industrial past. These artistic details tell the story of the transport links that shaped the community.
Visitors who need to contact the council should plan to arrive during regular business hours when services are available. The location in Gloucester Square is easy to find and accessible on foot from the town center.
The council chamber has an unusual octagonal shape and cantilevers out from the main structure, creating space for vehicle access beneath it. This architectural choice was a clever way to maximize the use of the available site.
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