sentences:  By the 1930s, the Council House was too small for regular use, and a new site on College Green was proposed.Construction began in late 1936 with the clearance of many 17th and 18th century houses on the west side of College Green, including the blocking off of College Place, but was delayed until after World War II, and the new premises did not open until 1956.The Old Council House is used as a register office (registry office) for Bristol City Council for registering births, deaths, marriages, civil partnerships and citizenship.