URL: https://reigate-banstead.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1195

Decision Maker: Chief Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: BACKGROUND: On 18 September 2025 the Executive considered a report (at Annex 1) making a range of proposals relating to community assets. The executive agreed the key principles for a Community Asset Transfer Policy. The Executive agreed that the Head of Service with responsibility for Property Services, in consultation with the Head of Service with responsibility for Community Partnerships, the Executive Members with responsibility for Assets and Community Development, and the Monitoring Officer, be authorised to finalise Council’s Community Asset Transfer Policy, in line with the principles set out in recommendation (v) to the Executive in that report. That the Deputy Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader of the Council be authorised to adopt the Community Asset Transfer Policy, once finalised in accordance with the key principles set out in recommendation (v) to the Executive in this report. CONSULTATION: Consultation has taken place with the following: Head of Service Community Partnerships – Isabel Wootton (31/10/2025) Executive Member with responsibility for Assets – Cllr Green (03/11/2025) Executive Member with responsibility for Community Development – Cllr Baker (04/11/2025) Monitoring Officer The policy has been adopted by the Deputy Chief Executive, Luci Mould (04/11/2025) In consultation with the Leader of the Council, Cllr Biggs (04/11/2025) REASON(S) FOR THE DECISION: The Community Asset Transfer Policy secures community benefits for the borough and its residents whilst also delivering best value, through use of the Council’s community assets and allocated revenue reserve funds.

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Date of Decision: November 4, 2025