RCT Together - Window Of Opportunity

RCT Council have declared the following Council properties surplus to their needs. Prior to putting these properties on the open market, we would like to explore with community and voluntary organisations across RCT whether thesebuildings can be utilised as “Assets of Community Value”and deliver services which meet the need of the broader community and contributes to and addresses the key priorities laid out in RCT Council’s Single Integrated Plan “Delivering Change”, Social Services & Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014 and Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015.

We will provide a "30 day Window of Opportunity" for any community groups wishing to submit an initial expression of interest for the potential leasehold transfer of thesebuildingsfor community use.

Subject to your expression of interest you will then have up to 12 weeks to provide a fully costed Business Plan which will need to evidence that your proposals meets the needs of the community and are both viable and sustainable.

NB. The 30 Day Window of Opportunity ensures equity of opportunity and fairness to all community groups who may wish to declare an interest.

If you wish to submit an initial Expression of Interest for the following buildingsplease contact Debra Hanney, RCT County Borough Council, Corporate Estates, Valleys Innovation Centre, Abercynon, RCT, CF45 4SN or email to before the closing deadline.If you require any further information or support to progress your proposals, please telephone Debra Hanney on 01443 744517 or 07880 044520 who will be able to advise and signpost to appropriate support agencies.

Date Entered / Asset or Service / Building Description / Closing date for submission of Expressions of Interest
Former Bryncynon Community Centre (Main Road, Abercynon, CF45 4BX)
Fronteg, 10 Morgan Street, Pontypridd CF37 2DS /
The original single storey building is constructed in pebble dashed masonry with a pitched tile roof to the main hall/toilet/office areas and a felt roof to the stage/storerooms. A two storey extension of pebble dashed block work with a pitched slate roof and clay ridge tiles containing kitchen, toilet, storage space and an extension to the main hall has been added at a later date

The premises is situated in a well established prominent location fronting Morgan Street, immediately adjacent to the Multi Storey car park and bus station and within easy walking distance to Pontypridd Town Centre.
The property comprises a semi detached building of traditional stone construction and a pitched slate roof. A small dado wall with metals railings above provide a small forecourt and access into the property, with a rear tarmacadam yard and outbuilding housing a toilet.
Inside, the entrance leads into a small hallway. There is reasonable size lounge, dining room with rear access door, together with a small fitted kitchen. The Upper floors provides 3 bedrooms, a bathroom and small landing store. / May 2017

NB. Where possible RCT Council will favour complementary and collaborative proposals which demonstrate maximising the use and sustainability of community assets and services.

Information Links

  • Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 -
  • Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 -
  • RCT Single Integrated Plan – “Delivering Change”
  • RCT Together webpage -

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