Purpose

1.   
The Community Asset Transfer Policy (CAT) was
adopted by the Council on 11th June 2024 to ensure a
transparent and consistent approach to requests for Community Asset
Transfer. The Council is guided by this policy when considering
expressions of interest for a transfer of a community asset owned,
or under the stewardship of the Council, to a suitable Voluntary or
Community Organisation (VCO).
 

2.   
Godalming Town Council (GTC) have requested the
transfer of the           
part of the Lammas Lands at Charterhouse Green, Borough Road,
Godalming, under the terms of the CAT Policy.
 

3.   
This report sets out the details of the requested
transfer, the potential issues raised by the proposed transfer, and
the Council’s recommendations for the requested
transfer.
 

Content

RESOLVED to:
 
The freehold transfer of the of the Lammas
Lands at Charterhouse Green, Borough Road, Godalming, to Godalming
Town Council (GTC) according to the terms set out in Appendix 1 to
this report, with detailed terms to be determined at the
officer’s discretion as set out in 2.1.2 is
APPROVED.
 
Delegate authority to the Joint Assistant
Director for Assets and Property in consultation with the Portfolio
Holder for Finance Assets and Property and Joint Strategic Director
for Finance and Resources to negotiate the terms for a transfer of
part of the Lammas Lands at Charterhouse Green at best
consideration and enter into all relevant legal documentation
required to complete the transfer is AGREED.