Thinking of selling assets? How community ownership can benefit councils and communities
Queen's Suite 3, Harrogate Convention Centre
8:15am Wednesday 23 October
With local authorities facing higher demand and budget reductions, many are considering selling local buildings and land. But these spaces can be hugely important to the local community, and once lost, they are likely gone forever.
Find out why more and more Councils are reducing costs by transferring property to local community organisations. Through this they are empowering communities, safeguarding valued community assets, levering new investment unavailable to Councils, and are supporting the development of high impact services and impacts.
You will hear examples where Councils have transferred assets facing closure that have been turned around by community ownership, providing crucial spaces for local people to get together and support each other, and opportunities for communities to thrive.
With thanks to CCLA for sponsoring the session.
You can find out more about the LGA conference here.