Explaining our vision for the Gamble Building

Sadly in 2017, the Gamble Building closed to the public due to structural issues making it unsafe. Since closing to the public extensive works have taken place to repair the structure, preserve the building and mitigate any further damage.  

In October 2019, recognising the importance of restoring the Gamble Building as well as the complexity of the project, both technically and financially, Cabinet approved a five-phase work programme to bring the building back into full use:  

• Phase 1 - Detailed community consultation on the possibilities of use 

• Phase 2 - Detailed structural surveys 

• Phase 3 - External works programme to be delivered 

• Phase 4 - Internal works and design surveys 

• Phase 5 - Internal works programme to be delivered 

Read more about the programme and our progress.

Like Sir David Gamble, our vision for the Gamble Building places outcomes for the people of St Helens at the heart of the process. It looks at how the current proposition can be developed, delivered, and experienced to act as a modern day catalyst for transforming how St Helens communities feel about themselves, each other, and the place they call home.

We believe this project can become an exemplar of best practice for the future facing re-purposing of heritage buildings, continuing the Gamble Building's legacy (and that of Sir David Gamble) by catering for a sustainable future with facilities that can evolve and adapt to changing demands and opportunities; once again "assisting our people to make themselves equal or superior".

Read more about our vision for the Gamble Building.

Read our frequently asked questions about The Gamble Building.