Final obstacle cleared for demolition of former council headquarters
Alec Doyle, Local Democracy Reporter
The final obstacle preventing the demolition of a former council headquarters has been cleared after plans to separate its power and heating systems from neighbouring buildings were approved.
Flintshire County Council has given permission for new electricity and gas infrastructure serving Mold Law Courts and the Grade II-listed Llwynegrin Hall, allowing both buildings to be disconnected from Shire Hall.
The landmark former council headquarters on Raikes Lane was mostly vacated in February 2025, with the remaining staff moving out earlier this year.
The authority plans to demolish the building at an estimated cost of £4.9 million before selling the site, but work has been held up because Shire Hall shares heating and power systems with the law courts and registry office.
Under the approved plans, a dedicated electricity substation, gas boilers, meters and heating infrastructure will be installed to serve the two neighbouring buildings independently.
No infrastructure such as gas meter cabinets will be installed close to Llwynegrin Hall in order to protect the setting of the listed building.
Excavation will be required to bury new gas pipes around Llwynegrin Hall and across the car park to the law courts, which is expected to cause some disruption.
A firm date for the work to begin has yet to be confirmed.
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