Adding an asset to the register
Community assets can be nominated by a voluntary or community body with a local connection. A body cannot be a local authority, but the definition includes -
- a body designated as a neighbourhood forum pursuant to section 61F of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990
- a parish council
- an unincorporated body
- those whose members include at least 21 individuals
- a body that does not distribute any surplus it makes to its members
- a charity
- a company limited by guarantee which does not distribute any surplus it makes to its members
- an industrial and provident society which does not distribute any surplus it makes to its members
- a community interest company
Community nomination
A community nomination, should include -
- a description of the nominated land and its boundaries
- the names of the occupants of the land and those holding a freehold or leasehold estate in the land
- the reasons why the land should be considered of community value
- evidence that the nominator is eligible to make a community nomination
A nomination form should be completed by qualifying applicants.