What is an asset transfer?
Under the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015, community groups can ask to buy or lease any land or buildings that belong to:
- a local authority
- Scottish Ministers
- a range of other Scottish public bodies
When this sort of request is granted, it's called an asset transfer.
How can a community group make an asset transfer request?
A community group can make a request by contacting the relevant body. When they do this, they must explain:
- what they want to do with the asset
- how having the asset will be good for their community
There are also specific rules on eligibility and supporting information. This is explained in the Scottish Government's guidance for community transfer bodies.
Read the Scottish Government's guidance for community transfer bodies
Stirling Council has a process for asset transfers. To find out more about this, please email asset-transfer@stirling.gov.uk.
Asset transfer documents
Details of current asset transfers
Balmaha stage 2 validation letter
Documents relating to the community asset transfer request
Asset transfer — stage 2, Balmaha car park
East Loch Lomond Community Trust constitution
East Loch Lomond Community Trust business plan — stage 2, car park asset transfer