Community Land Ownership

Formed in Sept 2010

33 members

approx. 500,000 acres

approx 25,000 people

to represent the views of our members wherever and whenever

to assist knowledge exchange

North Harris

Jobs

Housing

Environment

Social

Achievements – Business and Jobs

Infrastructure….jetty buildingRenewable energyInward investmentRecycling and energy conservation

Achievements – Housing

8 units of Social Housing

Rented housing

Offices and 2 two-bedroom flats for rent

Achievements – Environmental

Track upgrading

Eagle Hide

Tree planting

Achievements – Social and Culture

Raft race

School outings

Gaelic Language

Mountain Festival

An 8 step guide to Land Purchase

Contact the Community Asset Team 01520 722988

If your community is considering the possibility of purchasing land..

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and optionally Community Land Scotland01859 502063

or Big Lottery 0300 123 7110

Hold a public meeting to inform and listen to your community

Seek a mandate to establish a steering committee to investigate the plusses and minuses of community landownership

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If and when a mandate is received

Constitute the steering group Develop a brief to send to consultants who will help with

a feasibility study

3

While feasibility study is being carried outthe steering group will:

Act as a link between Consultant and the Community

Visit other Community Landowners Investigate the appropriate structure

for the purchase Start to compile a business plan Obtain an independent valuation of

the land

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When happy with the study

Present findings to all members of your community

5

Organise a ballot of all eligible members of your community

Does the community support or oppose your community land purchase proposal?

6

Assuming a positive ballot result

Commence the buying process according to the type of seller

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Celebrate !

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