We use cookies to ensure our site functions properly and to store limited information about your usage. You may give or withdraw consent at any time. To find out more, read our privacy policy and cookie policy.
Manage Cookies
A cookie is information stored on your computer by a website you visit. Cookies often store your settings for a website, such as your preferred language or location. This allows the site to present you with information customized to fit your needs. As per the GDPR law, companies need to get your explicit approval to collect your data. Some of these cookies are ‘strictly necessary’ to provide the basic functions of the website and can not be turned off, while others if present, have the option of being turned off. Learn more about our Privacy and Cookie policies. These can be managed also from our cookie policy page.
Strictly necessary cookies(always on):
Necessary for enabling core functionality. The website cannot function properly without these cookies. This cannot be turned off. e.g. Sign in, Language
Analytics cookies:
Analytical cookies help us to analyse user behaviour, mainly to see if the users are able to find and act on things that they are looking for. They allow us to recognise and count the number of visitors and to see how visitors move around our website when they are using it. Tools used: Google Analytics
In February 2024, the Council produced an Interim Community Buildings Policy, which outlined an approach to community buildings, including community asset transfer. The policy was approved as interim to give the council some time to reflect on its approach and listen to the learning and experience in the city, especially from third sector organisations.
Over the past 12 months we have engaged with over 100 third sector organisations, through direct conversations, working group sessions and an initial survey, which was undertaken in March 2025.
We have listened to learning and feedback from the people who lead and support these organisations, many of whom have direct experience of managing community assets, from community centres to parks and green spaces. We are fortunate to have so much knowledge and expertise in the city. We have also spoken with other local authorities to help us understand good practice nationally.
This learning has shaped and informed the councils revised policy. The policy now focuses on community asset transfer, which covers any license and lease agreements with a third sector organisation, that is delivering community benefits. There is a separate piece of work taking place to look at standardising room booking charges and introducing an online booking system.
You can find a full copy of the Draft Community Asset Transfer Policy on this page. We have also produced a short Summary Version. The policy is scheduled for completion and approval later this year. We will also develop a set of supporting guidance documents and resources (as outlined on page 21 of the draft policy). Once complete we will share the final policy and all related documents on our forthcoming webpage.
We know third sector organisations and communities are busy doing great work to support local people and provide vital services. But if you can take 10 minutes to complete this survey, we would really appreciate it. The survey is part of our final phase of engagement.
We welcome your feedback, and we would like to hear from you.
Our short survey should only take 10 minutes to complete.
In February 2024, the Council produced an Interim Community Buildings Policy, which outlined an approach to community buildings, including community asset transfer. The policy was approved as interim to give the council some time to reflect on its approach and listen to the learning and experience in the city, especially from third sector organisations.
Over the past 12 months we have engaged with over 100 third sector organisations, through direct conversations, working group sessions and an initial survey, which was undertaken in March 2025.
We have listened to learning and feedback from the people who lead and support these organisations, many of whom have direct experience of managing community assets, from community centres to parks and green spaces. We are fortunate to have so much knowledge and expertise in the city. We have also spoken with other local authorities to help us understand good practice nationally.
This learning has shaped and informed the councils revised policy. The policy now focuses on community asset transfer, which covers any license and lease agreements with a third sector organisation, that is delivering community benefits. There is a separate piece of work taking place to look at standardising room booking charges and introducing an online booking system.
You can find a full copy of the Draft Community Asset Transfer Policy on this page. We have also produced a short Summary Version. The policy is scheduled for completion and approval later this year. We will also develop a set of supporting guidance documents and resources (as outlined on page 21 of the draft policy). Once complete we will share the final policy and all related documents on our forthcoming webpage.
We know third sector organisations and communities are busy doing great work to support local people and provide vital services. But if you can take 10 minutes to complete this survey, we would really appreciate it. The survey is part of our final phase of engagement.
We welcome your feedback, and we would like to hear from you.
Our short survey should only take 10 minutes to complete.
