Wales commits to community asset transfer

The Welsh Assembly Government's Deputy Minister for Regeneration, Leighton Andrews, has declared that he is "committed to implementing the findings of the Quirk review in Wales", which called for more community ownership of public buildings, "across all of Wales not just the most populated towns and cities". He hopes to make a further announcement in the autumn on establishing a community asset fund to help to make the buildings fit for purpose. News item at http://new.wales.gov.uk/news/presreleasearchive/2321519/?lang=en.

The Deputy Minister has also announced a "new fund to boost community regeneration" of at least £25 million over the next three years. This should have a sharper focus than previous Communities First funds on stimulating practical improvements to tackle poverty, contribute to wider regeneration initiatives and improving employability. See http://new.wales.gov.uk/news/presreleasearchive/2315902/?lang=en.