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10.1

The
Community Services Manager for Community Buildings introduced the
report which recommended approval of three lease agreements to
third sector organisations under the Councils recently approved
Community Asset Transfer (CAT) Policy. The lease agreements were
proposed at ‘less than best consideration’ (100% off
market rent i.e. £0) due to the resulting economic, social
and environmental benefits for local people and
communities.

 

 

10.2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Finance and
Performance Policy Committee approve:-
 
a)   
A lease of part of 48, Wicker, Sheffield, S3 8JB to SADACCA
(Sheffield and District African Caribbean Community Association)
Limited, for a period of 125 years;
b)   
An Intermediate lease of the commercial property units located on
the ground floor of 48 Wicker Sheffield and being 28-54 Wicker
(excluding 48) and 2 Windrush Way, Sheffield, S3 8JB to SADACCA
Development Limited for a period of 10 years and;
c)   
A lease of Ravenscoft Bungalow, 1,
Smelterwood Drive, Sheffield, S13 8RJ
to The Link Community Hub (LCH), for a period of 15
years

 

 

10.3

Reasons for Decision

 

 

10.3.1

The
granting of the leases recommended in this report will regularise
both SADACCA & LCH’s occupation of the buildings leading
to an associated Community Asset Transfer. This is a good example
of the implementation of the Councils' CAT Policy and will help set
consistent, high standards for CATs in the future.

 

 

10.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

 

 

10.4.1

Do
nothing. However, the site buildings considered for lease as part
of this report have been included in the list of potential
Community Asset Transfers (CAT) / being considered as part of the
Community Buildings Pilot, which was carried out in association
with the development of a Community Asset Transfer Policy and
community buildings review.
 
If the
‘do nothing’ option is implemented then the Community
organisations that wish to operate out of these buildings would
have no formal agreement for their use, and therefore they would
not be able to secure suitable funding or implement a suitable
programme for the building repair and maintenance works that are
required.