In January 2026 we refurbished the Council Chamber, gaining valuable experience in what was feasible and effective when considering the rest of the building. The old colour scheme was feeling dated and the neon lighting was harsh and slightly unwelcoming, as well as being expensive. The panels on the wall, which used to contain patterned Victorian wallpaper were also being underutilised. The Chamber pre-January 2026 One of the original painted concepts for the Council Chamber