Overview
The Community Right to Bid (also known as Assets of Community Value) lets eligible community groups nominate land or buildings that are valuable to the community. These assets can be publicly or privately owned.
If the asset is listed and the owner decides to sell it, the community may get up to six months to prepare a bid. However, the owner does not have to sell to the community group.
This right was introduced under the Localism Act 2011.
Asset register
We maintain a register of:
- assets of community value
- unsuccessful nominations
This register is separate from the Council’s Asset Register.
What can be nominated
Examples of assets include:
- village or community halls
- libraries and children’s centres
- playing fields and parks
- pubs and shops
- museums and sports centres
Community Right to Bid: non-statutory advice note for local authorities on GOV.UK
For more information on Community Right to Bid, visit the My Community website.