Assets of community value list - Poundland Bescot Stadium and Saddlers Club

Details of assets nominated for listing as an asset of community value and decision reached

Nomination details

Asset name

Poundland Bescot Stadium and Saddlers Club

Asset address

Walsall Football Club, Bescot Crescent, Walsall, WS1 4SA

Area

St Matthews, Paddock, Palfrey, Pleck

Date nomination received

18/05/2023

Status of nomination

Poundland Bescot Stadium and Saddlers Club was listed on 04/07/2023

Reasons for decision

The panel considered that the property and associated land to be included on the list was:

1. within the Council’s area
2. nominated by an eligible body
3. not within any category of land that is exempt from inclusion on the list
4. of community value as there was clear evidence that the property 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. The panel acknowledged that Poundland Bescot Stadium and Saddlers Club, provide a wide range of activities, for example sports activities, regular community orientated events which include comedy nights, awards evenings, parties, wedding receptions and charitable events.

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)

28/09/2022

Full 18 month protection period end date

28/09/2022

Expiry

Date listing expires (5 years after listing)

18/05/2028