Issue - meetings

The Third Sector and Equalities Co-ordinator introduced the report and advised that there had been one successful nomination to the register (King William Pub, Curry Rivel) and one unsuccessful nomination (Great Western Pub, Yeovil).  He noted that Barrington school had been sold subject to contract and would shortly be removed from the register.  The National Trust had expressed interest in purchasing Barrington school playing field.  He concluded that a number of assets would be removed from the register in the next year as their 5 year protection period came to an end. 

During discussion, Members expressed concern that without allowing communities the right to buy a nominated asset, the protection of a community asset was limited.  The Chairman agreed to write to the Local Government Minister to again express the Council’s frustration at the lack of protection afforded by the scheme. 

At the conclusion of the debate, Members were content to note the Community Right to Bid Half Year Report – April 2017 to September 2017.