Community Asset Transfer / Asset Transfer Requests / Asset Devolution
Case reference FOI2026/00287
Received 7 March 2026
Published 17 March 2026
Request
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 / No / Under consideration)
2. How many asset transfers to community organisations completed during the financial year 1 April 2025 – 31 March 2026?
3. Approximately how many assets are currently identified by the authority as potentially suitable for CAT?
4. Is the authority currently undertaking or planning a proactive CAT process (beyond responding to individual requests from community organisations)?
(Yes / No / Under consideration)
5. Does the authority have a dedicated officer or team responsible for CAT programmes?
(Yes / No / Under consideration)
If the authority does not hold this information centrally, an approximate figure is sufficient.
Response
Please see information below:
1. Does the authority operate a formal CAT process? Yes
2. How many asset transfers to community organisations completed during the financial year 1 April 2025 – 31 March 2026? Nil
3. Approximately how many assets are currently identified by the authority as potentially suitable for CAT? None
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? No
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