East Lindsey District Council has secured £1.006 million from Historic England’s Heritage at Risk fund to support essential repairs at Spilsby Sessions House, a Grade II listed building in Lincolnshire.
The 1827 building, originally constructed as a sessions house and jail and converted into a theatre in 1984, has been on the Theatres at Risk register since 2015. The new funding will cover conservation work on the roof, brickwork, and windows.
This grant adds to £4.929 million previously provided by the UK Government to transform the property into a cultural venue with broader community use during daytime hours. Additional funding applications are underway with Arts Council England to complete the internal fit-out required for full operations.
The redevelopment project is managed through a partnership between East Lindsey District Council and Spilsby Sessions House Charity, with early planning supported by the Theatres Trust ‘Resilient Theatres – Resilient Communities’ programme. The project aims to preserve the building’s heritage while establishing a sustainable arts and community hub in the Lincolnshire Wolds.
The programme is expected to progress over the next eighteen months, with structural repairs prioritised before final fit-out and operational activities begin.
