Shropshire Star

Scouts take over youth centre in Much Wenlock

A youth centre in the county has been transferred over to a community group.

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A community asset transfer has taken place to move the Much Wenlock Youth Centre from the ownership of the council, over to the people who run the centre, the first scout group.

A report that went before cabinet on Wednesday stated: "A report summarising the assessment of an application made by 1st Much Wenlock Scout Group (“the Organisation”) in respect of the Much Wenlock Youth Centre has been considered by the Director of Place, and the recommendation is to transfer the Much Wenlock Youth Centre by way of an appropriate transfer which, in accordance with the CAT policy, is subject to Cabinet approval.

"That, in principle, the Organisation is granted a 99 year lease as a Community Asset Transfer with delegated authority to the Strategic Asset Manager to agree the terms of disposal and complete the lease to ensure compliance with State Aid Rules and the Council’s legislative obligations."

It was passed by the cabinet and local member David Turner said: "I support this recommendation, this is a good thing for Much Wenlock and the best way forward."

Leader Peter Nutting added: "I can't think of a person who would be against this."