Southall Manor House is an iconic building in the heart of Southall – but how should the now refurbished space be used?

The Grade II listed Tudor building is believed to be one of the oldest surviving buildings in West London. Built around 1587 for Richard Awsiter, its Tudor Heritage is still visible in the frontage and original chimneys, though as a consequence of additions and alterations made by the house's procession of wealthy owners over the centuries, its current structure is not original.

Sold in 1912 to Southall-Norward Urban District Council for £6,100, when Southall Council ceased to exist in the sixties, Southall Manor House came under the jurisdiction of Ealing Council.  

Concerns about the state of the building and its grounds having long prompted calls for repair work, the Council employed 00 in 2012 who, along with refurbishing the Manor House, designed and built a new glazed pavilion.

How to use the space – which can house community events, projects and programmes– is now under consideration and Southall residents have been invited to give their input.

Councillor Bassam Mahfouz, Ealing Council's cabinet member for decent living incomes says: "We want the use of Southall Manor House to reflect what our residents, businesses and wider community want and need, so we encourage you to share your views about how you want to see the building used".

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Ideas on how the building should be used so far include as a workspace for local businesses, a place for employment and training programmes, or as a social and community event space with catering facilities. 

To help decide the future of Southall Manor House, share your views in this short survey by TUESDAY, JULY 5th.