New calls for town's central library to be listed
LDRSAn architectural charity is calling for Grimsby Central Library to be listed.
The Twentieth Century Society has written to Historic England asking for the building to be assessed for possible protection.
A previous application by the group in November was rejected on grounds of "lack of threat, strategic priority or significance".
The society claims a planned refurbishment of the building in Town Hall Square "would cause irrevocable damage to many of its original features".
The library was closed in March due to water damage that created a risk of asbestos disturbance, with a temporary library being set up in the Freshney Place shopping centre in November.
A North East Lincolnshire Council (NELC) meeting last month heard it was not expected to reopen until at least spring 2029.
Councillors were also told the refurbishment was likely to cost between £12.3m and £13.6m.
According to the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS), the Twentieth Century Society has highlighted the large amount of original artwork by local artists, both inside and outside.
This includes five figures made from fibreglass and bronze called the Guardians of Knowledge which face Town Hall Square.
The society said the library, which was built in 1966, was a "highly distinctive building, which incorporates elements of Scandinavian modernism, stripped classical motifs, and brutalism".
It said it was "a remarkable and nationally important example of local civic architecture in the post-war period".
Listed status means special consent must be given for any alterations, extensions, or demolition.
A spokesperson for Historic England spokesperson said: "We can confirm that we have received an application to list Grimsby Central Library and are now beginning our initial assessment.
"In due course, we will submit our advice to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, who will then make the final decision on the case."
NELC declined to comment when approached by the BBC for a response.
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