Issue - meetings

[To approve a Community Asset Transfer to Bilston Town Football Club]

1.      That the Community Asset Transfer of Bilston Town Football Club  Stadium, Queen Street, WV14 7EX to Bilston Town Community Football Club for a term of 35 years subject to terms be approved.

2.      That the Community Asset Transfer of land adjoining Bilston Town FC Stadium, Queen Street, WV14 7EX to Bilston Town Community FC for a term of 35 years subject to further a feasibility assessment and subject to terms be approved.

3.      That authority be delegated to the Cabinet Member for City Assets and Housing in consultation with the Deputy Director Assets to approve the terms of the Community Asset Transfer and lease.

Councillor Bhupinder Gakhal presented the report on a proposed Community Asset Transfer (CAT) of Bilston Town Football Club Stadium and an adjacent piece of land to Bilston Town Community Football Club on the basis of a 35 year lease. The Board of the football club proposed to create a Community Development Committee to manage the stadium and ensure the site was fully utilised. They would also seek further funding via Sport England, The Football Foundation, The Premier League Development Fund and The National Lottery for projects to install a 3G pitch; convert the adjacent land into a car park to support the club’s growth; and to improve the facilities at Bilston Town Football Club.

The CAT proposal would enable the football club to expand its role and remit as an integral community asset in a relatively deprived part of the city. It also

supported delivery of the Council Plan in ensuring that a successful, local organisation are empowered to actively improve community facilities in an inclusive manner to support the wellbeing of those it serves.

Resolved:

1.    That the Community Asset Transfer of Bilston Town Football Club  Stadium, Queen Street, WV14 7EX to Bilston Town Community Football Club for a term of 35 years subject to terms be approved.

2.    That the Community Asset Transfer of land adjoining Bilston Town FC Stadium, Queen Street, WV14 7EX to Bilston Town Community FC for a term of 35 years subject to further a feasibility assessment and subject to terms be approved.

3.    That authority be delegated to the Cabinet Member for City Assets and Housing in consultation with the Deputy Director Assets to approve the terms of the Community Asset Transfer and lease.