After more than a decade of campaigning, the Community Right to Buy is now law - enshrined in the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026. For community sports clubs across England, this is a significant moment. But what does it actually mean in practice, and how can clubs make the most of it? What Is the Community Right to Buy? The Community Right to Buy replaces the old Community Right to Bid, which was introduced under the Localism Act 2011. Under the old sys