Dear Mr Wilson

I am writing in response to your request for information of 19 May 2009 about Asset Transfer; Details of Local Authorities and Community Partnerships receiving assistance. Your request has been considered under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. I can confirm that Communities and Local Government does hold some of the information that you have requested and that I am able to provide you with the following information. The spreadsheet attached shows the 50 Advancing Assets for Communities Demonstration Areas that have been involved in Year 1 and Year 2 of the programme. The first column shows the Local Authorities where the assets are being transferred from and the second column shows the local third sector organisations that are receiving assistance to obtain the assets. In some areas there is more than one project. Year 1 or Year 2 represents whether they were involved in the first year of the programme (2007/8) or the second year (2008/9). However, we are unable to provide the information requested concerning the value of each of the assets as we do not hold this information.

Additionally some of the information you have requested relates to the Community Assets Programme which is being taken forward by the Cabinet Office. We therefore do not hold that information so you will need to write to the Cabinet Office to request this information. The email address for Freedom of Information requests is [email address] .

Communities and Local Government as an organisation aims to be as helpful as possible in the way it deals with requests for information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and the Environmental Information Regulations 2004. If, however, you are not satisfied with the way in which your request has been handled or the outcome, you may request an internal review within two calendar months of the date of this letter. Information about the Department's review procedures and how to apply for an internal review of your case is contained in the attached leaflet or can be found on the Department's website at: http://www.communities.gov.uk/documents/corporate/pdf/514130.pdf. This also explains your right to apply directly to the Information Commissioner for a decision in the event that you remain dissatisfied following the authority's review.

If you have any queries about this letter, please contact me. Please remember to quote the reference number above in any future communications.

Yours sincerely

Amanda Beers

Community Empowerment Delivery Division