Purpose

To list Whitchurch Silk Mill as an Asset of
Community Value

Decision

To add Whitchurch Silk Mill, Whitchurch to the
council’s list of Assets of Community Value.

Reasons for the decision

The nomination of Whitchurch Silk Mill meets
the criteria to be listed as an Asset of Community Value under the
legislation relating to Community Right to Bid, in that:
 

·      
The nominating organisation (Whitchurch Town Council) is a
qualifying nominator with a local connection under Section 89(2)(b)
of the Localism Act.

·      
The asset is valued by the local community as an important heritage
asset which offers a diverse programme of events and activities and
is part of the town’s economic landscape, providing
employment and volunteering opportunities and attracting visitors
from further afield.  

·      
It is realistic to think that there can continue to be
non-ancillary use of the Asset that would further (whether or not
in the same way as before) the social wellbeing or social interests
of the local community.

Alternative options considered

None – the nomination meets the criteria
to be listed as an Asset of Community Value