Asset Transfer Request - Newmachar Library Building

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Newmachar Library Building

ASSET TRANSFER UNDER THE COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT ACT

NOTICE OF ASSET TRANSFER REQUEST

An asset transfer request has been made to Aberdeenshire Council under Part 5 of the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015.

The request has been made by Newmachar Culture and Library Association and relates to the Newmachar Library Building.

The request is for the full transfer of the Newmachar Library Building.

The proposed use of the asset is to keep it operating as a library while also using it as a flexible community hub for cultural, learning, wellbeing, and social activities.

The documents relating to this request can be viewed online at https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/communities-and-events/asset-transfer/ oor you can request a paper copy by contacting Susan Adams on 01467 539870 or by emailing susan.adams@aberdeenshire.gov.uk.

Anyone may make representations about this request to Aberdeenshire Council.

Representations must be in writing and include the name and address of the person making it. A copy of the representation will be given to the organisation making the request.

Representations must be made by 5.00 pm on 9 September 2026

General information about the asset transfer scheme is available at https://www.gov.scot/policies/community-empowerment/asset-transfer/

ASSET TRANSFER UNDER THE COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT ACT

NOTICE OF ASSET TRANSFER REQUEST

An asset transfer request has been made to Aberdeenshire Council under Part 5 of the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015.

The request has been made by Newmachar Culture and Library Association and relates to the Newmachar Library Building.

The request is for the full transfer of the Newmachar Library Building.

The proposed use of the asset is to keep it operating as a library while also using it as a flexible community hub for cultural, learning, wellbeing, and social activities.

The documents relating to this request can be viewed online at https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/communities-and-events/asset-transfer/ oor you can request a paper copy by contacting Susan Adams on 01467 539870 or by emailing susan.adams@aberdeenshire.gov.uk.

Anyone may make representations about this request to Aberdeenshire Council.

Representations must be in writing and include the name and address of the person making it. A copy of the representation will be given to the organisation making the request.

Representations must be made by 5.00 pm on 9 September 2026

General information about the asset transfer scheme is available at https://www.gov.scot/policies/community-empowerment/asset-transfer/

  • Public Representations

    Representations must be in writing and include the name and address of the person making it.

    A copy of the representation (with personal information removed) will be given to the organisation making the request.

    Representations will then be posted on Aberdeenshire Council’s website along with any response from the community body.

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