The purpose of this short article is to allay any fears some residents may have at the prospect of the freehold of The Olney Centre, including the Library and Pre-School, being transferred from Milton Keynes Council (MKC) to Olney Town Council (OTC). Originally, the old school building belonged to Bucks County Council, and all the alterations that OTC has made were in conjunction with the county council and thecountylibraryservice. WhenMiltonKeynesbecame a unitary authority some years ago, The Olney Centre was transferred to MKC. Attempts were made by OTC to obtain the freehold at that time, and since, but to no avail.
Tears and Fears for OTC
Olney Centre Notice
  The new initiative from MKC of Community Asset Transfer has resulted in them offering to town and parish councils and community groups the opportunity to take on the freehold and management of community assets like The Olney Centre.
Because OTC has always managed the day to day operation of The Olney Centre, the transfer of the freehold to us will have no effect on the users of the building including the Library and the Pre-School. What it does mean is that OTC will become responsible for the upkeep of the outside of the building; we already maintain the interior. A structural survey has been carried out on the whole building to ensure that there are no major problems that could cost OTC in the near future.
Part of the process of the asset transfer requires OTC to consult the views of the various groups that use the centre and this has been done by a letter that was sent out in July. It is hoped that groups will respond favourably, and that this brief explanation will help those who were unsure as to what was really happening Finally, providing MKC agree to the transfer of the building to OTC, we can reassure you that nothing will change for those who use the centre.
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Robert has been with JGA for over 2S years and has been advising on various high value commercial and property matters since he quali ed in the City. H  s talents, however, far exceed the realms of property  aw and he Is reputed for his comprehensive knowledge in the l W of landlord & tenant, partnerships and business ventures and tax & wealth planning. JGA is very much a Marchant fami  y  rm, his F ther  Andrew  h ving been a SeniorPartner here fordecades before h m.
Brent has  n instrumental in the growth of JGA since 1975 when he opted to leave c ty  rm Simmons & Simmons  Alongside Rober1's Father, Brent's reputation for commercial knowhow  extensive expertise and  no nonsense' approach has furthered thl'  rm s strong local reputatlon. H!s knowledge and exper  ence are invaluable to his cl  ents and to his colleagues. Brent deals with multi•milllon pound development sites  a  mannerofcommercial property transactions and planning  aw.
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Jameshasbeenwith the rmforanumberofyearsnow, havingtra1nedandquali ed with us  Routine y advising clients on multiple issues includ ng Wills, Trusts, Tax, Powers of Attorney and Probate, James works closely with Vanessa in our Private Clien1 department. However  he also adv  ses on a number of property matters and tends 10 masquerade as an honorary member of 1he Property Department  As such, James dea  s with a d  verse range of   ssues, but has a particular interest in Court of Protection and Elderly Cllent matters 
  WhatVanessa does not know about Wills,Trusts and Tax &Wealth Planning
Rennie is our resident expert in leasehold/ landlord & tenant matters  Working a  ongs  de Brent and Robert in our commercial department, Renn  e principally advises commercial clients on property and development transactions, but his practice includes  nance, general real estate and corporate transactions. Prior to joining JGA, Rennie had practised with a majorinternational law rm.
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