Public Library, Handsworth Council House and Job Preparation Unit
Public Library, Handsworth Council House and Job Preparation Unit is a Grade II listed building in Birmingham, first listed on 8 July 1982. It is one of 1,386 Grade II entries among 1,520 listed buildings in Birmingham; 27% of Birmingham’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Public Library, Handsworth Council House and Job Preparation Unit |
| Grade | Grade II — special interest |
| List entry number | 1221174 |
| Date first listed | 8 July 1982 |
| Local planning authority | Birmingham |
| Location | 52.50284, -1.93074 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1221174 |
Planning works on this listed building?
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What the grade means for works
Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.
The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.
Listed buildings near Public Library, Handsworth Council House and Job Preparation Unit
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rhodes Almshouses | II | 211 m |
| Handsworth Grammar School | II | 251 m |
| Grove Junior School | II | 343 m |
| Church of St Peter | II | 375 m |
| Lansdowne Terrace | II | 425 m |
| 9 and 11, Soho Road B21 | II | 464 m |
| 5 and 7, Soho Road B21 | II | 486 m |
| 3, Soho Road B21 | II | 505 m |
| The Red Lion Public House | II* | 513 m |
| 1, Soho Road B21 | II | 516 m |