We hope this will be a growing section of this website providing examples of positive policy reviews of "Occupation of Community Premises by Voluntary and Community Sector Organisations."The first BEACON EXAMPLE is:SWINDON

• Normal Lease 15 years,
• Peppercorn/Nominal Rent = £1,
• Council Maintenance of Drains up to the main sewer.

(Reference: Article "Say No to Market Rent Leases" Community Matters Magazine - Vol 21 No.4 December 2000)Note:More detail will be sought in regard to "Maintenance and Repairs Obligations," Local Authority Grant Aid, Restrictive Covenants in the Lease, issue of Incorporation, etc.Is your Local Authority a BEACON EXAMPLE- please send details.