Community asset transfers

Our Community Asset Transfer Framework sets out the criteria and process for us to transfer assets of land or property to  town and parish councils and other eligible organisations.

The aim of the policy is to encourage the best use of buildings and assets to support community organisations. Local people will have control over how the buildings and spaces are used.

Community asset transfer policy (PDF, 555KB)

Assets available for transfer

You can make a request to lease any property or land owned by Cheshire East Council.

You can see land and property owned by Cheshire East Council on our open data portal.

Property condition

We will provide property information where available, to give you an idea of the operational costs involved. We will transfer assets in their current condition.

The transfer process and timings

All decisions in respect of asset transfers will be in accordance with the councils Constitution and scheme of delegation.

Transfers will be at nil cost to Cheshire East Council.

We anticipate that from the date of submitting an expression of interest form to the transfer taking place could take up to 12 months.

Expression of interest

To make an enquiry or submit an expression of interest in transferring an asset, fill in our enquiry form. A member of the property team will contact you within 14 days. The form will take 10 minutes to complete.

Enquire about an asset transfers

To find out how we use your information see our privacy notice.

The details you provide on this form will only be used in connection with your expression of interest Asset Transfer enquiry.  Your information will be shared with Elected Members, colleagues within Cheshire East Council and other Voluntary and Community Agencies.