Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: December 9, 2025

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) has requested the transfer of the Canon Bowring Recreation Ground, Lower Manor Road, Farncombe, 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 that:   The freehold interest transfer of the Canon Bowring Recreation Ground, Lower Manor Road, Farncombe, to Godalming Town Council (GTC) 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. Delegated 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 Canon Bowring Recreation Ground at best consideration and enter into all relevant legal documentation required to complete the transfer is AGREED.