Kelburne Hockey Club asset transfer plan for Ralston Community Sports Centre refused at appeal

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Kelburne Hockey Club’s bid to take over the running of Ralston Community Sports Centre has been turned down by Renfrewshire Council for a second time.The club launched an appeal after its application for a community asset transfer (CAT) of the facility from OneRen was refused last August on the grounds of “uncertainty of funding” to carry out planned works and “significant” opposition to the plan.But councillors made a unanimous ruling to uphold the original decision at a crunch meeting on Wednesday afternoon – citing similar concerns which focused on community buy-in and costings associated with ambitious pitch plans.Kelburne sought £300,000 in council funding as part of its proposals, which was a sticking point for elected members who were unconvinced the cash could be found during a brutal economic environment for local authorities.However, the thinking behind the club’s project was commended as the decision was revealed at Wednesday’s CAT review sub-committee.Renfrewshire Live, the new free app dedicated to bringing you around the clock breaking news, is now available to download.Powered by the Paisley Daily Express, Renfrewshire Live is your go-to source for news, features and sport with live coverage provided direct to the app, seven days a week.The dedicated team of experienced journalists, responsible for the publication of the award-winning Express, will focus on breaking news, day and night, across Renfrewshire’s towns and villages.There is also a dedicated St Mirren section that will follow every kick of the ball with the Buddies. Available on both Android and Apple.

D ownload here: smarturl.it/RenfrewLiveSocial Convener Michelle Campbell said: “The motion I’m putting forward for the sub-committee is to