Issue details

Community Asset Transfer and Community Leasing Policies

Update to the Community Asset Transfer policy, as well as introducing a Community Leasing policy. These policies define how, where appropriate, the Council can devolve assets to local VCS groups at less than best consideration in recognition of the social value generated by those groups.

Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: For Determination

Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/02/2026

Decision due: 21 Apr 2026 by Cabinet

Lead member: Cabinet Member for Finance, Property and Transformation

Lead director: Director of Property & Assets

Contact: James Cater, National Mangement Trainee.

Consultation process

A survey launched through LetsTalk. The planned consultation period will be a 4 week period through the month of February. We are working with Engagement colleagues to design the survey. We plan on utilising the networks of our infrastructure partners (OCVA and CFO) in order to share the survey to as many VCS groups as possible.

Consultees

We will consult with local VCS groups, as they are the ones who would be eligible to apply for through the new policy.

Plan Reference: 26/008

Reason No Public Access: None