Minutes of meeting
Renfrewshire Council · 6 November 2024
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Minute of Meeting Community Asset Transfer Sub-committee Date Time Venue Wednesday, 06 November 2024 13:00 Microsoft Teams Meeting, Present: Councillor Michelle Campbell, Councillor Audrey Doig, Councillor John Gray, Councillor Iain McMillan, Councillor Iain Nicolson Chair Councillor Campbell, Convener, presided. In Attendance A Morrison, Head of Economy & Development Services, E Shearer, Regeneration & Place Manager and S Inrig, Programme Manager – Community Asset Transfer & Regeneration (all Chief Executive's Service); and N Young, Assistant Managing Solicitor (Litigation & Advice) and E Gray, Senior Committee Services Officer (both Finance & Resources). Webcasting of Meeting Prior to the commencement of the meeting the Convener intimated that this meeting of the Sub-committee would be filmed for live or subsequent broadcast via the Council's internet site. Declaration of Interest Councillor Nicolson declared an interest in item 1 of the agenda by reason of him being a member of the Inchinnan Development Trust who had submitted the application. Councillor Nicolson indicated that as he had declared an interest he would withdraw from the meeting during any discussion and voting on the item. Transparency Statements There were no transparency statements intimated prior to the commencement of the meeting.
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Order of Business In terms of Standing Order 16, the Convener intimated that she proposed to alter the order of business to facilitate the conduct of the meeting by considering item 2 of the agenda prior to item 1. 1 Community Asset Transfer Request – Renfrew Cricket Pitch, Haining Road, Renfrew PA4 0AN There was submitted a report by the Chief Executive relative to a Community Asset Transfer request submitted in respect of the transfer of Renfrew Cricket Pitch to Renfrew Cricket Club. The application was set out in full as an appendix to the report. The report provided an overview to Community Asset Transfer (CAT) legislation, the site, the applicant and the Council's process for determining applications. The CAT request was validated on 16 September 2024 and sought the lease of the site for 30 years at a rent of £1 per annum. The purpose of the application was to allow the club to to secure and protect the pitch for the game of cricket for the benefit of club members and the wider Renfrew community; improve its access to funding and development opportunities; and invest in the site to enhance facilities and to promote community engagement through cricket. Following submission of the application, interested parties were entitled to provide written representations. No formal representations had been received, however, it was noted that the CAT Single Point of Contact had received a single written objection raising concerns around the age of Renfrew's school estate and that the cricket pitch was the only place in the town which could accommodate a joint campus. The application was initially considered by the Council's CAT Officer Panel on 15 October 2024 where it was agreed to recommend that this Sub-committee refuse the application on the grounds that there were obligations imposed on the authority, that prevent, restrict or otherwise affect its ability to agree to the request. Councillor Campbell, seconded by Councillor Doig, moved that the application be refused on the grounds that there were obligations imposed on the authority, that prevent, restrict or otherwise affect its ability to agree to the request. This was agreed unanimously. DECIDED: That the application be refused on the grounds that there were obligations imposed on the authority, that prevent, restrict or otherwise affect its ability to agree to the request. Sederunt Having previously declared an interest, Councillor Nicolson left the meeting at this point.
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2 Community Asset Transfer Request – Land, Beardmore Cottages, Inchinnan There was submitted a report by the Chief Executive relative to a Community Asset Transfer request submitted in respect of the transfer of land behind 49 Beardmore Cottages, Inchinnan to Inchinnan Development Trust (IDT). The application was set out in full as an appendix to the report. The report provided an overview to Community Asset Transfer (CAT) legislation, the site, the applicant and the Council's process for determining applications. The CAT request was validated on 16 September 2024 and the applicant sought to purchase the site for £1. The purpose of the application was to allow for the land to be incorporated into the IDT's Teucheen Wood project to support their woodland activities, which include community conservation volunteering, nature wellbeing sessions, and educational programmes. Following submission of the application, interested parties were entitled to provide written representations. No representations were received. The application was initially considered by the Council's CAT Officer Panel on 15 October 2024 where it was agreed to recommend that this Sub-committee approve the application. Councillor Campbell, seconded by Councillor Doig, moved: (a) That the sale of the asset at the discounted price of £1 offered be agreed; and (b) That the Head of Economy and Development and the Head of Corporate Governance be authorised to conclude the sale of the asset in accordance with the Act and on such terms as required to protect the Council’s interest. This was agreed unanimously. DECIDED: (a) That the sale of the asset at the discounted price of £1 offered be agreed; and (b) That the Head of Economy and Development and the Head of Corporate Governance be authorised to conclude the sale of the asset in accordance with the Act and on such terms as required to protect the Council’s interest.