Decision details

The Executive will receive a report advising the outcome of a review of community facilities and be asked to agree a Community Facilities Policy for the Borough

Received a report from the Corporate Director of Adult and Community Services setting out a review of community facilities in the borough which has been conducted in light of emerging good practice in the field. 

As a result of that review a policy is proposed that develops the existing policy and has the following key objectives:

1.  To create a network of well managed community facilities

2.  To support asset transfer where it is appropriate

3.  To increase the use of community facilities

4.  To increase provision in those areas where it is needed

5.  To increase investment in all facilities

Agreed, in order to assist the Council in achieving its Community Priorities of ‘Raising General Pride in the Borough’ and ‘Developing Rights and Responsibilities with the Local Community’ and in order to create a network of good quality community facilities across the borough. 

(i)  The policy for community facilities in Barking and Dagenham as set out in section 3.2 of this report; and in light of this officers are to review the Councils Licensing Policy

(ii)  The outline criteria for asset transfer as set out in section 3.3 of this report in line with the Council’s Land acquisitions and disposal rules and any further reports to the Executive as appropriate.

(iii)  To authorise the Corporate Director for Adult and Community Services, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Community Halls, to agree the detailed criteria for asset transfer.