Purpose

1.   
The Community Asset Transfer Policy (CAT) was
adopted by the Council on 11th June 2024 to ensure a
transparent and consistent approach to requests for Community Asset
Transfer. The Council is guided by this policy when considering
expressions of interest for a transfer of a community asset owned,
or under the stewardship of the Council, to a suitable Voluntary or
Community Organisation (VCO).
 

2.   
Godalming Town Council (GTC) have requested the
transfer of part of the Lammas Lands, adjacent to Bridge Gate
House, Bridge Road, Godalming, under the terms of the CAT
Policy.
 

3.   
This report sets out the details of the requested
transfer, the potential issues raised by the proposed transfer, and
the Council’s recommendations for the requested
transfer.
 

Content

RESOLVED that:
 
The freehold transfer of the Lammas Lands
adjacent to Bridge Gate House, Godalming, to Godalming Town Council
(GTC) in accordance with the terms set out in Appendix 1 to this
report, with detailed terms to be determined at the officer’s
discretion as set out in 2.1.2 is APPROVED.
 
Delegate authority to the Joint Assistant
Director for Assets and Property, in consultation with the
Portfolio Holder and Joint Strategic Director for Finance and
Resources, to negotiate the terms for a transfer of part of the
Lammas Lands adjacent to Bridge Gate House at best consideration
and enter into all relevant legal documentation required to
complete the transfer is AGREED.