Purpose

The Council adopted the CAT policy in February
2024 and The Vyne community centre was listed as one of the assets
to transfer. Following a 2-stage process conducted between July and
December 2024, in line with the CAT Policy, the CAT panel recommend
that Dramatize are successful and proceed with the transfer of The
Vyne.
As per the Community Asset Transfer (CAT) Policy, the decision to
transfer the asset was approved by the relevant member portfolio
holder (in this case Cllr Steve Greentree) and
authority was delegated to the Strategic Director - Communities, in
consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Communities, to take all
necessary steps to effect this decision.

Content

Approved the transfer of The Vyne to the
community group Dramatize and to enter into a lease agreement for
the building.

Reasons for the decision

Due to the Council's financial situation,
community assets are being transferred to community groups to
manage.

Alternative options considered

Option 1 - Closure
Option 2 - Re-open to expressions of interest