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. A copy of the policy is attached at Appendix 2. The
policy ensures a transparent and consistent approach when the
Council considers expressions of interest for a Community Asset
Transfer to a Voluntary or Community Organisation (VCO). 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.   
Haslemere Town Council (HTC) have requested the
transfer of the           
War Memorial Recreation Ground, Haslemere, under the terms of the
CAT Policy.
 

3.   
This report sets out the details of the requested
transfer and the potential issues raised by the proposed
transfer.
 

Content

RESOLVED to:
 
The freehold transfer of the War Memorial
Recreation Ground, Old Haslemere Road to Haslemere Town Council
(HTC) in accordance with 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 and Joint Strategic Director for Finance and
Resources, to negotiate the terms for a transfer of the War
Memorial Recreation Ground, at best consideration and enter into
all relevant legal documentation required to complete the transfer
is AGREED.