Winterfield Golf Club in Dunbar has leased St Margaret’s House, a Common Good asset, as its clubhouse since at least 1994.
East Lothian Council is now considering granting a long-term lease to support the club’s future plans.
A council spokesman said: “Although legally this constitutes a ‘new disposal’ of a Common Good asset, in practice there would be no change to the current arrangement with Winterfield Golf Club which has been in place since at least 1994.
“Rent income for St Margaret’s House would continue to be paid into the Dunbar Common Good fund to benefit the community.
“However, the long-term stability that a 40-year lease offers will benefit the club’s future planning and its abilities to attract grant funding that will support its activities and investment in facilities.
“Not only is such funding unavailable to us as a local authority, it offers the club the opportunity to fully determine and deliver on its own priorities.”
Residents are invited to share whether they support or oppose the proposal, with reasons if applicable.
The consultation is open until Friday, September 19, and can be accessed on the East Lothian Council website at eastlothian.gov.uk/st-margarets-house
The club recently took over management of the surrounding golf course, which is not a Common Good asset, following a vote by its members.
A 40-year lease for the course has already been agreed and the proposed lease for St Margaret’s House would be brought in line with this arrangement.
As St Margaret’s House is a Common Good asset, the lease is classed as a ‘new disposal’ under section 104 of the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015 and requires public consultation.