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Community Right to Bid and Devolution of Assets and Services Event

Join the CCPFA Networking and Consultation Event on November 25th, 2015 to learn about the Cornwall Council's devolution framework, community right to bid, and how to apply for the listing of community assets. Explore the current context, challenges, and opportunities.

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Community Right to Bid and Devolution of Assets and Services Event

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  1. Community Right to Bidand Devolution of assetsand servicesCCPFA Networking and Consultation Event25 November 2015 Scott Sharples – Devolution Specialist

  2. Brought into effect by the Localism ActList maintained by Cornwall CouncilApplications must meet criteria to be consideredListing provides a window of time should the asset be put up for sale.

  3. To date:138 applications89 accepted22 rejectedRemainder being considered or are on hold pending further information.

  4. Applying:Range of groupsLocal CouncilsCIC’sUnincorporated groups of at least 21 membersOthers

  5. Further info, guidance, application info, FAQshttp://www.cornwall.gov.uk/community-and-living/communities-and-devolution/devolution/devolution-resources-and-advice/localism-in-action/community-right-to-bid/

  6. Cornwall’s Devolution Framework

  7. Current Context Cornwall Council facing £196M budget savings Pressure on discretionary community based services Some externalisation of services Closer working with TPCs / VCSE 160+ Agency Agreements with TPCs 50+ Neighbourhood Plans being developed 80+ Community assets listed 80+ Community Emergency Plans in place / being developed

  8. Preparing the landscape • Create the right overall culture – build Trust • Promote local collaboration • Recognise that every community is different • Local ambition? • Local partnerships and collaboration? • Trust of local community? • Local capacity? • Carrots work better than sticks • Culture of peer support • Recognise it takes time

  9. Devolution Framework – 6 Options • Option 1 – Influencing / Monitoring • Street Cleansing • Option 2 – Joint / enhanced delivery • Environment, Traffic Enforcement • Option 3 – Agency Agreements, Licenses • Grass cutting, roundabout sponsorship • Option 4 – Delegated Delivery • Formal gardens, Libraries, One Stop Shops • Option 5 – Services cessation • Public Conveniences, allotments • Option 6 – Retained • Winter maintenance, coast protection

  10. 4 Stage Process Stage 1 – Scoping What’s in / out, ball-parks costs, special local issues etc – Initial Proposal Form Stage 2 – Develop Detailed business case Detailed costs; conditions; TUPE etc leads to Director / Cabinet sign-off Stage 3 – Transfer Legal; HR; remedial works; utilities; transition arrangements Stage 4 – Handover Some hand-holding; teething troubles

  11. Case Study – Jubilee Pool, Penzance

  12. St Day Clock and memorial

  13. Devolution Challenges Identifying “true” current costs – operational & management Conflicting priorities – income earning assets for individual services v. wider overall council savings Resources to undertake this work – an additional activity to the traditional ‘core offer’ New work streams such as Libraries and Leisure being introduced Negotiations take time and need continuity Capital injections can assist in driving proposals forward that might otherwise fall Balancing the views of social value / capital receipts / revenue costs

  14. Contact details Website • http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/community-and-living/devolution-giving-communities-more/ Email • randrew@cornwall.gov.uk • ssharples@cornwall.gov.uk • Communities.devolution@cornwall.gov.uk

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