Assets of community value list - The Former Golf Course at Reedswood Park
Details of assets nominated for listing as an asset of community value and decision reached
Nomination details
Asset name
The Former Golf Course at Reedswood Park
Asset address
The Former Reedswood Golf Course, Reedswood Park, Walsall
Area
Reedswood
Date nomination received
26/02/2020 (suspended as per nominating groups request), re-submitted 04/12/2020
Status of nomination
The Former Golf Course at Reedswood Park was listed on 20/04/2021
Reasons for decision
The panel considered that the land be included on the list was:
- within the Council’s area
- b) nominated by an eligible body
- not within any category of land that is exempt from inclusion on the list
- of community value as there was clear evidence that the land is used principally for purposes which further the social wellbeing and social interests of the local community, and that it is realistic to think it can continue to be so used in the future. In particular, the panel noted that the In particular, the nomination lists a number of events which regularly take place at the former Reedswood Golf Course which include natural walks, the land provides a densely wooded area for Wildlife and is also close to the M6 therefore assists with the mitigation of pollution in the area. Letters of support for the nomination from the Head Teacher at Reedswood Academy and from the Scouts Group 58th Walsall AI Huda Scout Group states that the former Reedswood Golf Course is used for Scout Olympics, sporting days, camping, EID celebrations, cyclist badges and Picnic network with other groups and parents.
Details where owner has notified of intention to dispose of asset
Intention to sell
Date notification received
n/a
Interim moratorium period (6 weeks from notification)
n/a
Intention to bid received
n/a
Full moratorium end date (6 months from notification)
n/a
Full 18 month protection period end date
n/a
Expiry
Date listing expires (5 years after listing)
20/04/2026