AQW 50287/22-27 Written question to the Minister for Communities
To ask the Minister for Communities to detail when the review of the policy framework for Community Asset Transfers will be published.
Asked by Nick Mathison MLA on 2 July 2026
- Answered
- Written
- After due date
- Tabled
- 2 July 2026
- Answer due by
- 21 July 2026
- Answered
- 6 August 202635 days after tabling
- Department
- Department for Communities
- Priority question
- No
Answer
A review of the policy framework for Community Asset Transfer is not being taken forward at this time. My Department is instead undertaking a technical evaluation of the wider Community Asset Transfer landscape to identify opportunities to improve its effectiveness.
This is an internal evaluation rather than a review of the policy framework and a stakeholder reference group chaired by Development Trusts NI and comprising representatives from across the public and Voluntary and Community Sector has informed the evaluation throughout.
The evaluation remains ongoing, and my Department will consider the findings and determine the appropriate next steps once it has concluded.