Decision details

The Cabinet Member for Environment Capital and Neighbourhoods:

1. Approved the asset transfer of 5 former play centres following completion of the Community Asset Transfer process as set out in the Community Asset Transfer Strategy 2013-2017, to the recommended organisation from 31^st December 2014.
2. Approved the re-designation of 2 former play centres to the status of a community centre
3. Approved the retention of 1 former play centre within Resources, School Team for development as part of the Phoenix School extension.

Full Community Asset Transfer - The recommended organisation has responded to the request for local groups to come forward and take on the management responsibilities of the centre following the withdrawal of the play service budget from April 2013;

Re-designation as Community Centre - The former play centre is adjacent to an existing community centre which enables the easy extension of an existing standard lease arrangement with an established Community Association;

Site Development Opportunity - The Council has presented an overwhelming case for development opportunities at the site of the Tunnel former play centre that enables broader and positive facilities for the benefit of the wider community.

To do nothing – This was not an option as the buildings would need to be closed and boarded up.

Sell the former play centres to obtain a capital receipt - This may be considered at a future date if the transfer process is unsuccessful

None.

Community Asset Transfer Strategy 2013 – 2017.