Community right to bid

If you're a member of a community group and feel that a local property is of value to the community, then you can nominate that property as being an 'asset of community value'.

On this page you can find out how to nominate a building or area of land to be listed on the register. This information is a summary guide to the Community Right to Bid provision.

What is Community right to bid?

The Community Right to Bid gives members of the local community the right to nominate buildings and land (assets) that you think are important to your community for listing on the Register of Assets of Community Value.

Should the owner of the asset of community value then decide to sell the property they must tell us first. We will then let the relevant community groups know that the owner wishes to sell the property. The community groups then have up to 6 weeks to tell us if they want to make a bid to buy the property. If they don't inform us that they wish to bid within the 6 week period then the owner may sell the property.

If a community decides to bid for the property they must let us know. They have a six month period (starting from the date the owner told us they want to sell the property) to put a bid together and make an offer to the owner. After 6 months, the owner has the option to sell to the community group, or to another party.

What can be nominated?

A building or land can be listed as an Asset of Community Value if it:

is currently being used, or was used in the last five years, for activities which improve the social well-being and interests of the local community; or
will continue to be used for at least the next five years for activities which improve the social well-being and interests of the local community

It could be your local:

Community centre
Shop
Library
Pub
Sports centre
Playing field

If a property is deemed as an 'asset of community value', then the owner of that property must tell us about any intention to sell the property, so that local community groups have the opportunity to make an offer to the owner to buy the property. This does not mean that the community group has a right of first refusal to buy the property.

How to nominate a property

The ability to nominate a property as an asset of community value was introduced under the Localism Act 2011. These provisions aim to prevent the loss of privately or publicly owned 'Community Assets' to the public. If your community group wish to nominate a property asset for consideration as a Community Asset you must:

download the bid nomination form (PDF 42KB) or
request a paper form via email by contacting us at community.righttobid@redbridge.gov.uk

All forms should be returned to us either by email at : community.righttobid@redbridge.gov.uk or you can post it to : Estates and Asset Management, London Borough Of Redbridge, Fifth Floor (Front), Lynton House, 255-259 High Road, Ilford IG1 1NY

You should also download our Community right to bid scheme - background information (PDF 48KB) for more information.

We will look at your nomination, in accordance with the regulations, to see whether the building or land qualifies to be listed as an Asset of Community Value. If the property meets legislation requirements, it will be included on Redbridge’s 'List of Assets of Community Value'.

Assets of Community Value in Redbridge

A building or land will stay on our Register of Assets of Community Value for five years. We publish this list on this page, along with the list of unsuccessful nominations.

Assets of community value successful nominations

Successful nominations, which are now considered assets of community value, are listed here. The property will remain on the list for 5 years.

Reference	CRTB002
Date received	21/10/2013
Nominating organisation	Redbridge Lankians Sports & Social Club
Property type	Public House
Property address	The Bell PH, 308 Ley Street, Ilford, Essex, IG1 4BS
Date added to the list	16/12/2013
Date for review of inclusion on the list	16/12/2018
Summary of reasons	The property is a public house furthering the social well-being and social interests of the local community

Reference	CRTB004
Date received	18/03/2015
Nominating organisation	The Wanstead Society
Property type	Children’s Play Area
Property address	Children's Play Area Christchurch Green, High Street Wanstead
Date added to the list	23/03/2015
Date for review of inclusion on the list	20/03/2020
Summary of reasons	The property is a recreational facility furthering the social well-being and social interests of the local community

Reference	CRTB005
Date received	21/09/2015
Nominating organisation	The Locals
Property type	Public House
Property address	The Cricketers PH, 299/301 High Road, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 9HQ
Date added to the list	16/11/15
Date for review of inclusion on the list	16/11/20
Summary of reasons	The property is a public house furthering the social well-being and interests of the local community

Reference	CRTB006
Date received	03/12/2015
Nominating organisation	The Save Oakfield Society
Property type	Playing field with pavilions and an indoor sports and leisure centre
Property address	Oakfield Playing Field and Redbridge Sports & Leisure Centre Forest Road, Barkingside, IG6 3HD
Date added to the list	28/01/2016
Date for review of inclusion on the list	28/01/2021
Summary of reasons	The current uses of the property are non-ancillary and further the social well-being or social interests of the local community. It is realistic to think that the use of the property will continue to further the social well-being or social interests of the local community in the immediate future.

Reference	CRTB011
Date received	23/03/2017
Nominating organisation	Redbridge Lankians Sports & Social Club
Property type	Public House & restaurant
Property address	The Avenue Public House & Masala 910 Restaurant, 902 Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG2 7HZ
Date added to the list	15/05/2017
Date for review of inclusion on the list	15/05/2022
Summary of reasons	The property is a public house furthering the social well-being and social interests of the local community

Reference	CRTB012
Date received	14/06/2017
Nominating organisation	Chadwell Heath South Residents’ Association
Property type	Former Embassy Cinema
Property address	1078-1082 High Road, Chadwell Heath, London RM6 4BD
Date added to the list	08/08/2017
Date for review of inclusion on the list	08/08/2022
Summary of reasons	The property is a venue for hire and uses include events/booking furthering the social wellbeing and social interests of the local community.

Reference	CRTB015
Date received	12/04/2019
Nominating organisation	Woodford Green Amenity Group
Property type	Public Library
Property address	Woodford Green Library, Snakes Lane West, Woodford Green IG8 0DX
Date added to the list	07/06/2019
Date for review of inclusion on the list	07/06/2024
Summary of reasons	The property is used as a public library furthering the social wellbeing and social interests of the local community.

Reference	CRTB016
Date received	12/04/2019
Nominating organisation	Woodford Green Amenity Group
Property type	Hall
Property address	Sir James Hawkey Hall, Broomhill Road, Woodford Green IG8 0BG
Date added to the list	07/06/2019
Date for review of inclusion on the list	07/06/2024
Summary of reasons	The property is a venue for and uses including events/booking, furthering the social wellbeing and social interests of the local community.

Reference	CRTB018
Date received	16/12/2019
Nominating organisation	The Support Oakfield Group
Property type	Playing field with pavilions and an indoor sports and leisure centre
Property address	Oakfield Playing Field and Redbridge Sports & Leisure Centre Forest Road, Barkingside, IG6 3HD
Date added to the list	10/02/2021
Date for review of inclusion on the list	10/02/2026
Summary of reasons	The current uses of the property are non-ancillary and further the social well-being or social interests of the local community. It is realistic to think that the use of the property will continue to further the social well-being or social interests of the local community in the immediate future.

Reference	CRTB019
Date received	09/07/2021
Nominating organisation	Chadwell Heath Educational and Cultural Society (CHEACS)
Property type	Hall
Property address	Grove Social Club, 50 Grove Road, Romford, RM6 4AQ
Date added to the list	03/09/2021
Date for review of inclusion on the list	03/09/2026
Summary of reasons	The property is a venue for hire and uses include events/booking furthering the social wellbeing and social interests of the local community. Additionally, the property nominated by a community group illustrates desire for the property use to be preserved.

Reference	CRTB020
Date received	17/07/2024
Nominating organisation	Parkside Community Association / Sunshine Club
Property type	Community Centre
Property address	Parkside Community Centre, 176 Goodmayes Lane, Ilford, Essex, IG3 9PP
Date added to the list	11/09/2024
Date for review of inclusion on the list	11/09/2029
Summary of reasons	The property offers two halls as venues for hire, and uses including events/booking, furthering the social wellbeing and social interests of the local community. Additionally, the property nominated by a community group illustrates desire for the property use to be preserved.

Reference	CRTB022
Date received	29/09/2024
Nominating organisation	Woodford Green Amenity Group
Property type	Hall
Property address	Sir James Hawkey Hall, Broomhill Road, Woodford Green IG8 0BG
Date added to the list	18/11/24
Date for review of inclusion on the list	18/11/29
Summary of reasons	The property is a venue for hire and uses include events/booking furthering the social wellbeing and social interests of the local community.

Unsuccessful nominations

If the nomination is unsuccessful, the property will be included on the list of 'unsuccessful nominations'.

Reference	CRTB001
Date received	19/12/13
Nominating organisation	The Wanstead Society
Property type	Private Open Space
Property address	The Evergreen Site, 28-30 High Street Wanstead E11 2AQ
Date added to the list	13/02/13
Summary of reasons	The site has been vacant for approximately the last 50 years during which time the public have not had authorised access to the fenced site. As the site is not actually used currently or in the recent past to further the social well-being or social interests of the local community, as public open space, then the site does not meet the definition of a property asset that may be considered to be land of community value under either Section 88(1) or (2) of the Localism Act 2011.

Reference	CRTB003
Date received	29/08/2014
Nominating organisation	Shenfield Road Shop Community Group
Property type	Shop with residential upper part
Property address	1-2 Shenfield Road, Woodford Green, IG8 9AS
Date added to the list	28/10/2014
Summary of reasons	From the information provided the main use is for a shop for economic purposes and not the social well-being or social interests of the local community. Any social use is ancillary only. As the property is not actually used currently or in the recent past to further the social well-being or social interests of the local community, then it does not meet the definition of a property asset that may be considered to be land of community value under either Section 88(1) or (2) of the Localism Act 2011.

Reference	CRTB007
Date received	07/03/2016
Nominating organisation	Save the Dr Johnson Group
Property type	Former public house
Property address	The Dr Johnson Public House, 175 Longwood Gardens, Barkingside, IG5 0EN
Date added to the list	03/05/2016
Summary of reasons	The property has been vacant and unused for over five years and it is unlikely to re-open as a public house. As the property is not actually used currently or in the recent past to further the social well-being or social interests of the local community, it does not meet the definition of a property asset that may be considered to be land of community value under either Section 88(1) or (2) of the Localism Act 2011.

Reference	CRTB008
Date received	13/04/2016
Nominating organisation	Conscious Cosmos
Property type	Former public house
Property address	Former Red Lion PH, 71 Ilford Hill, Ilford, IG1 2DG
Date added to the list	08/06/2016
Summary of reasons	1. The application is not a valid community nomination as the nominating body is an unincorporated body with less than 21 individual members. 2. The property has been vacant and unused since 2013 and is considered unlikely to re-open as a public house or other non-ancillary social/community use in the near future. As the property is not actually used currently or in the recent past to further the social well-being or social interests of the local community, it does not meet the definition of a property asset that may be considered to be land of community value under either Section 88(1) or (2) of the Localism Act 2011.

Reference	CRTB009
Date received	04/11/2016
Nominating organisation	South Woodford Society
Property type	Public House
Property address	The George PH, 70 High Road, South Woodford, E18 2QL
Date added to the list	10/11/2016
Summary of reasons	Insufficient information/ evidence to conclude it furthers social well-being of the local community and the lack of evidence of use by local groups or for events provided by nominator. The nomination was submitted by South Woodford Society and on the basis of the facts provided it was impossible to distinguish the different offering of the pubs to conclude that The George PH warranted listing as an Asset of Community Value and that in and of itself it furthers the social well-being of South Woodford. The Council does not consider the society has provided sufficient information and on it being eligible to nominate an asset for inclusion in the loss of Asset of Community Value. The eligibility of the requirement for ACV have not been met and it is considered that the society has a connection with South Woodford but has not provided evidence in support of the nomination. It is possible that other public houses in the locality provide social well-being or social interest to the local community. It is considered that the George PH could be listed at some time in the future.

Reference	CRTB010
Date received	04/11/2016
Nominating organisation	South Woodford Society
Property type	Public House
Property address	The Railway Bell PH, 87 George Lane, South Woodford, E18 1JJ
Date added to the list	10/11/2016
Summary of reasons	Insufficient information/evidence has been provided to conclude the Railway Bell PH furthers social well-being of the local community and the lack of evidence of use by local groups or for events provided by nominator. The nomination was submitted by South Woodford Society and on the basis of the facts provided it was impossible to distinguish the different offering of the pubs to conclude that the Railway Bell PH warranted listing as an Asset of Community Value and that in and of itself it furthers the social well-being of South Woodford. The Council does not consider the nominator has provided sufficient information and on it being eligible to nominate an asset for inclusion in the loss of Asset of Community Value. The eligibility of the requirement for ACV have not been met and it is considered that albeit the society has a connection with South Woodford it has not provided evidence in support of the nomination. It is possible that other public houses in South Woodford could provide social well-being or social interest to the local community. It is considered that the Railway Bell PH could be considered for listing as an ACV sometime in the future.

Reference	CRTB014
Date received	11/02/2019
Nominating organisation	Samaritans – Redbridge Branch
Property type	Offices of the Samaritans
Property address	8 Mildmay Road, Ilford, Essex, IG1 1DT
Date added to the list	08/06/2016
Summary of reasons	8 Mildmay Road, Ilford is presently used by the Redbridge Samaritans. The nominated building does not further the social well-being (i.e. cultural, sporting or recreational) or social interest of the community. It does not meet the criteria set out by the Localism Act 2011 (Part 5, Chapter 3, ss 87-102) therefore cannot be deemed an asset of community value.

Reference	CRTB021
Date received	31/07/2024
Nominating organisation	Ville and Leafe Residents Association
Property type	Private Sports Ground
Property address	Land Associated With and Rear of Brandville Gardens and Greenleafe Drive and Woodville Gardens, Barkingside, Ilford
Date added to the list	15/10/2024
Summary of reasons	The property is a vacant and private sports ground does not further the social well-being (i.e. cultural, sporting or recreational) or social interest of the community. It does not meet the criteria set out by the Localism Act 2011 (Part 5, Chapter 3, ss 87-102) therefore cannot be deemed an asset of community value.

Reference	CRTB023
Date received	01/10/2024
Nominating organisation	Billet Road Redbridge Residents
Property type	Agricultural Land
Property address	Willow Farm, Billet Road, RM6 5SU
Date added to the list	26/11/2024
Summary of reasons	The property is subject of an agricultural lease and does not further the social well-being (i.e. cultural, sporting or recreational) or social interest of the community. It does not meet the criteria set out by the Localism Act 2011 (Part 5, Chapter 3, ss 87-102) therefore cannot be deemed an asset of community value.

Assets under review for sale/disposal

There are no Assets of Community Value currently under consideration to be sold via public / private auction, direct sale or other means.

Disposed of assets

There are no Assets of Community Value currently being disposed of

If you have any queries relating to Community Right to Bid you can visit the government's Community Right to Bid website for more information.

Alternatively, you can email us at community.righttobid@redbridge.gov.uk or by post to:

Estates and Asset Management

London Borough Of Redbridge

Fifth Floor (Front), Lynton House

255-259 High Road

Ilford

IG1 1NY

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