Decision Maker: Buchan Area Committee

Outcome: Agreed

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: September 16, 2025

Purpose: The purpose of the report is to seek a determination on an Asset Transfer Request for ownership of the New Pitsligo Public Toilet block. A valid Asset Transfer Request has been received from New Pitsligo Village Projects which is an eligible Community Transfer Body. The determination is required within a defined timescale as set out by section five of the Community Empowerment Act 2015.

Content: Having considered the Asset Transfer application, agreed (1) to approve the Asset Transfer request from New Pitsligo Village Projects for ownership of New Pitsligo Public Toilets and instruct the Area Manager to issue a Decision Notice, (2) authority to the Area Manager to instruct Legal and People to conclude the transfer of New Pitsligo Public Toilets; and (3) that the purchase price should be set at a nominal sum of £1 which takes into account the refurbishment costs and community benefits that the organisation can provide