Decision details

This report seeks approval from the Portfolio Holder for Corporate Resources and Performance to publish a notice of formal consultation on the proposal to enter into the Asset Transfer of Wollaton Avenue Community Centre to Gedling Play Forum.

Cabinet adopted a Community Asset Transfer Policy in October 2015. The aims of the policy are:
•To identify the process and tools that will enable the successful delivery of a future asset transfer programme.
•To recognise the capacity needs of local groups wishing to take on local authority assets.
•To ensure a thorough risk assessment of asset transfer is undertaken.
•To define the legal form a transfer agreement would take.
The Community Asset Transfer Policy promotes the growth and resilience of the Voluntary Sector, which in turn supports the Council's aims to
promote strong, resilient communities, reduce hardship and inequality, and promote the Health and Wellbeing of our residents.
A formal Community Asset Transfer request has been received from the Gedling Play Forum to enter into a long - term lease with Gedling Borough Council in respect of Wollaton Avenue Community Centre, one of the Council's portfolio of community centres.
In accordance with the Council's Asset Transfer policy, a decision is requested from the Portfolio Holder for Corporate Resources and Performance to publish formal notice of a 6 week period of consultation on the proposal.
The consultation period will be published in the Evening Post and notices placed in and around the Wollaton Avenue Community Centre location.

To initiate the formal Asset Transfer decision process in accordance with the Council's Community Asset Transfer Policy.
To offer members of the public, organisations and partners the opportunity to comment on the proposal, which will then be considered as part of the assessment and decision process.

Not to publish notice of formal consultation.
In accordance with the Council's Community Asset Transfer Policy, when a submission for Asset Transfer is received a minimum formal public consultation period of 6 weeks must be undertaken prior to assessment of the proposal.
The outcomes of the consultation are taken into account as part of that assessment, following which the proposal is referred to Cabinet for a decision.