Green light for community hub charity takeover

A charitable organisation is set to take on the ownership of Beechwood Community Centre in Paisley after its sale was given the green light.

- JACK THOMSON, LOCAL DEMOCRACY REPORTER

Your Community Your Space (YCYS) had its community asset transfer (CAT) request for the facility in Shortroods Road approved by councillors.

The decision on the £5,000 bid was confirmed at Renfrewshire Council's CAT sub-committee having been continued previously to secure advice on conditions that could be included to protect public interest in the building.

Among the stipulations agreed is that the asset may only be used as a community centre for the benefit of the immediate Shortroods community and wider Paisley area.

The applicant must offer or facilitate delivery of activities which meet the learning, social or wellbeing needs of the community or as are requested from time to time; permit others to hire or use space in the centre for the delivery of activities which meet those same needs; and allow members of the community to hire the space for community events and social use.