The building was built between 1965 and 1970 for the former Motherwell and Wishaw Town Council, and was subsequently used as the headquarters of Motherwell District Council between 1975 and 1996.
Between 1965 and 1970, a building was constructed for the previous Motherwell and Wishaw Town Council.  Afterward, it became the headquarters for the Motherwell District Council from 1975 to 1996.