Service Devolution and Asset Transfer Policy

If the request is in relation to service devolution

information will be provided to the applicant in regard to service specifications and costs (where possible an estimate of disaggregated costs).

If the request is in relation to community assets identified as priority in phase 1 of the devolution programme, the following information will be provided to the applicant:

• estimated costs for maintenance of the asset
• estimated market value of the asset (if any)
• condition survey report

If the applicant wishes to then proceed with the transfer request, in light of this information, then the expression of interest will be considered by the Devolution Board.

Stage 1

• Expressions of Interests (EoIs)
• initial viability assessment
• consultation with Local Members
• Devolution Board - consideration of EoIs

If the asset or service of value is greater than £100,000 and/or a key decision, Stage 2 will be required:

A business plan will not be required to be submitted where a standard package is offered by Buckinghamshire Council.

If a business plan is required it is anticipated that supporting evidence will also be requested on the following areas:

• health and safety arrangements in place
• safeguarding arrangements
• staffing and/or contractual arrangements
• insurance
• operational procedures
• governance

Stage 2 (if required)

• Business Plan
• consultation with Local Members and Community Board

Stage 3

• negotiation and transfer
• informal consultation with cabinet for approval