Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: June 24, 2025

Purpose: South Cambridgeshire District Council has received a request for Community Asset Transfer of the Unity Centre from Northstowe Town Council. The submission was received following an invitation made by South Cambridgeshire District Council to any eligible community-based organisation with a local connection to put forward a proposal to become the centre’s operator. This was prompted by receipt of an initial proposal (27 February 2025) from the Town Council, triggering the Community Asset Transfer process.

Content: Cabinet has approved an in-principle asset transfer of the Unity Centre to Northstowe Town Council and endorsed further discussion with the Town Council to progress their proposal.   Cabinet has delegated responsibility to agree the final terms of the lease, to the Cabinet Member for Communities and the Senior Responsible Officer for Northstowe (the Chief Operating Officer).