Reference Number:    NYCACV00042

 

NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

 

DECISION RECORD

 

Re: Nomination for The Blacksmith Arms Biggin Sherburn in Elmet as an Asset of Community Value

 

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The following decision has been taken: -

 

 

a)    The nomination for The Blacksmith Arms, Biggin, Sherburn in Elmet is successful and meets the definition of community value as detailed in the Localism Act 2011

 

b)    It should be placed on the North Yorkshire Council Assets of Community Value List of Successful Nominations

 

 

 

 

By whom:

Rachel Joyce Asst Chief Executive-Local Engagement

 

On:

3rd June 2024

Was this an executive decision?                                                                YES

If an executive decision, was it also a key decision?                              NO

Does the call-in period apply?                                                                    NO

Have any urgency or call in exemption procedures been followed?     NO

·         Constitution Schedule 4 Officers Scheme of Delegation - Section 14 Delegation to the Assistant Chief Executive Local Engagement  page 189 (b) (iii)

 

Reasons for decision: -

The Blacksmith Arms has been a public house for many years and is at the heart of the local community.

 

The parish council believes it is a place generally, to share information and socialise, where

knowledge and skills can be shared, learnt and a place to sell and promote local businesses

and products.

 

Without this asset in the village many residents would struggle with social isolation and local

groups may not have an alternative venue in which to hold their regular meetings and annual

events. Those who do not drive may find it considerably inconvenient and expensive to travel

to other venues in surrounding villages The Blacksmith Arms has been a focal point of the

village for many years and is used as a social hub for residents to meet with friends and family,

hosting cultural events and activities within the village.

 

It is a place where the public can discuss issues of concern, to celebrate local, national, and

charitable events. It is also used by local families and the wider community to come together

for family fun days, barbecues, and weekly quiz/bingo nights. The pub also hosts regular live

music, Christmas fairs and charitable support events.

 

Biggin Parish Council believe The Blacksmith Arms is at the heart of the village

geographically, socially, culturally, and that it is essential to the social wellbeing of the village

residents and wider community.

 

The use as a public house, meeting venue and community hub has been continuous, and it

reasonable to think the property will be used as a public house and as a community hub in the

future. It is realistic that if the owners did not renew their lease, or if the land were sold, the

public house would continue under the same directive. Therefore, it is considered central to

the local community’s wellbeing and an asset of community value.

 

 

 

 

Details of any alternative options considered and rejected: -

 

 

None. Not to consider the nomination for The Blacksmith Arms Public House, Biggin, Sherburn in Elmet would not fulfil the Council’s responsibilities required by the Localism Act 2011 and The Assets of Community Value (England) Regulations 2012.

 

 

Conflicts of Interest

 

Please record below details of any conflict of interest declared by a Member or Officer regarding the decision and any dispensation granted by the Standards and Governance Committee or Monitoring Officer in respect of that conflict.

 

Conflict

Dispensation?

 

 

None

 

 

 

None

 

Background Papers

 

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Publication Date: [to be inserted by the relevant Directorate Governance contact officer]

 

Contact for further information:

AssetsofCommunityValue.Selby@northyorks.gov.uk

Contact  for copy of report considered:

AssetsofCommunityValue.Selby@northyorks.gov.uk

 

To:PA to the Assistant Chief Executive Legal and Democratic Services - for onward circulation to:All Members of the Council; All Management Board; All Management Board Personal Assistants; All Senior Managers; All Democratic Services Officers; All Corporate Development Officers; Senior Press Officer; Communications Officer