An asset transfer request has been submitted by West Linton Village Centre Trust to lease the Centre over a ten year period.
Opened in 2019 on a short term lease, the Trust operated the Centre to host online events during the pandemic when physical ones weren’t possible. They are now keen to continue the arrangement on a more formal basis.
Public notification period 8 October to 13 November
A public notification period in relation to the transfer request will run from 8 October to 13 November 2022.
During this time the public are invited to inspect the application documents and submit any comments or observations they may have.
View the application documents and have your say
Hard copies of the application documents are available at the West Linton Post Office and West Linton Village Centre during these dates. They are also available online from the asset transfer pages of our website.
An online form for comments is also available.
Councillor Robin Tatler, Executive Member for Communities and Equalities
“I’m delighted that West Linton Village Centre Trust wish to lease the Centre for a further 10 years.
“The Centre is in the heart of West Linton and is greatly valued by everyone within the community. Many people relied on what was provided during the pandemic and since then they have continued to work tirelessly to provide many great events, groups and meetings.
“I have no doubt that furthering the lease for 10 years would ensure the ongoing delivery of these much appreciated activities, and that the Centre will continue to be a vital hub for the village.”
More information
The Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015 sets out how community groups can request to buy, lease or use assets owned by public authorities such as ourselves and NHS Borders. More information about the Act and asset transfers is available as follows:
Queries can be emailed to: communityengagement@scotborders.gov.uk.