Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: December 15, 2025

Purpose:

Content: 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.