Asset transfer conundrum for the UK

By David Ainsworth, Third Sector, 30 July 2008

The issue of the transfer of assets to the community has thrown up a geographical divide across the UK.

In Scotland, Glasgow City Council has proposed a major transfer of heritage properties to community organisations in order to help charities win refurbishment funding. But in London, Merrick Cockell, leader of Kensington and Chelsea Council and chair of London Councils, told a meeting of local authorities they should preserve their assets as security against...

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