Appendix 2

Criteria to be Considered in Addition to the Community Asset Transfer Policy when considering self-management of Sports Facilities

· The sport currently using the facility will be given priority

· Where there is a clear home team for example a bowling-green they will be given priority

· Where multiple sports use a site a joint proposal will be given preference

· Where the sport’s governing body either at a county or national level become involved in the process officers will consult with them on any proposals put forward

· The governing bodies guidance on provision of the sport will be taken as best practice, this will include provision of facilities and standards of coaching

· Where pitches are involved these will generally be licensed and buildings will generally be leased

· As we are prioritising existing sports users a track record of similar experience is unlikely to exist so this will not be given much weighting

· Priority will be given to continued accessible sport provision not income to the council

· The community organisation will be required to undertake consultation and demonstrate good support from the existing sports users, site- based clubs governing bodies and leagues

· The community organisation will be required to submit a sustainable business plan to the sport’s governing body in addition to the council.

· The business plan must include clear details of fees and charges

· The business plan must include an explanation of how the community organisation will encourage under- represented groups to use the facilities

· Board members should be identified and information provided as to their experience links to the facilities proposed to be taken over need to be provided

· If successful, the community organisation accounts need to be made available to the council if requested and the council may share these with the sport’s governing body

· A CIC must provide it’s Statement of Community Interest before it’s proposal is considered.

· Where a sports club/ sports association is proposing to form a CIC it is appreciated that the above may be proposed rather than actual however no lease or license will be entered into until these criteria have been met