Town Hall
High Street
The original Town Hall was built in 1702 and was supported on pillars above an arcade where a market was held. It was rebuilt around the end of the 19th century as a plain two-storey building.
The town had municipal borough status from 1886 to 1974, when most local government functions were moved to Shepway District Council in Folkestone. New Romney retains its mayor, and a town council continues to meet here, though with greatly reduced powers.
Many records and artefacts from the Town Hall's small museum were removed to Maidstone in 1974. Still here, however, is the original flag of the Cinque Ports.
Shepway District Council offices moved to Magpies in Church Approach in 2001.
Links
Shepway District Council
The Town Hall
