Community Asset Transfer Request - Kennet & Avon Canal Trust
January 20, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Awaiting outcome View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Cabinet approved the grant of a 125-year Community Asset Transfer lease to Kennet & Avon Canal Trust on 20 January 2026. The Director of Assets was delegated authority to complete the lease and any minor amendments.
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Full council record
Purpose
Cabinet to consider a request for a long lease submitted by the Kennet & Avon Canal Trust for a council building in Devizes, following a recommendation from Devizes Area Board
Decision
Resolved:
That Cabinet:
- Approve the grant of a 125-year Community Asset Transfer lease to Kennet & Avon Canal Trust (company number 00726331) (charity number 209206)
- Delegate the decision to complete the lease and any minor amendments to the standard lease terms to the Director of Assets.
Reason for Decision:
The Community Asset Transfer application has been recommended by Devizes Area Board, and the proposal is in line with “Our Wiltshire Plan”. The proposal would allow for the development of the Kennet & Avon Canal Trust (company number 00726331) (charity number 209206) and provide an opportunity for their HQ building to be retained into the long term.
Related Meeting
Cabinet - Tuesday 20 January 2026 10.00 am on January 20, 2026
Supporting Documents
Details
| Reference | Call-ins0 |
| Outcome | For Determination |
| Decision date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Effective from | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Expected date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Originally due | 20 Jan 2020 |
| Lead officer | Mike Dawson |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |