We would be grateful if you could confirm the following information regarding Community Asset Transfer or similar asset devolution initiatives within your authority. This request is being issued close to the end of the financial year so that authorities are able to report activity for the financial year 1 April 2025 – 31 March 2026.
For the purposes of this request, “Community Asset Transfer (CAT)” includes Asset Transfer Requests, devolution arrangements and similar processes for transferring or delegating management of public assets to community organisations such as charities, community groups, social enterprises, parish or town councils or similar locally governed bodies.

1. Does the authority operate a formal CAT process?
Yes – CAT policy adopted in 2016, updated in 2022.

2. How many asset transfers to community organisations completed during the financial year 1 April 2025 – 31 March 2026?
None

3. Approximately how many assets are currently identified by the authority as potentially suitable for CAT?
None currently.
Future new facilities to be delivered through section 106 obligations may potentially suitable for CAT (circa 3 facilities).

4. Is the authority currently undertaking or planning a proactive CAT process (beyond responding to individual requests from community organisations)?
No

5. Does the authority have a dedicated officer or team responsible for CAT programmes?
The process is managed through the Council’s Estates team.