RCT Council have received “Expressions of Interest” by not for personal profit community groups on the following building for potential leasehold transfer.
The Council would like to explore with community and voluntary organisations, social enterprises and Town & Community Councils across RCT whether this property can be utilised as an “Asset of Community Value” to deliver services which meet the needs of the broader community and where possible contribute to the key priorities laid out in RCT Council’s Single Integrated Plan “Making a Difference”.
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 the building for community use.
Subject to your “Expression of Interest” evidencing it has the potential for your proposal to contribute to the needs of local communities, you may then be invited to the next stage and have up to 13 weeks to provide a fully costed Business Plan which will need to evidence that your proposal meets the needs of the community and is a viable and sustainable proposal.
- The “30 Day Window of Opportunity” process ensures equal opportunities to all community groups and social enterprises who may wish to declare an interest.
If you wish to submit an initial “Expression of Interest” for the following building(s) please contact complete the “Expression of Interest” form below and email to [email protected] before the closing deadline stated below. NB. Please do not post any completed forms to Council offices as the team is working remotely from home.
Expression of Interest Form
If you require any further information or support to progress your proposals, please contact the Councils Community Development Team on [email protected] or telephone the area Development Officers listed below who will be able to advise, support and/or signpost you to appropriate support agencies if required.
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Area |
Development Officer |
Contact Number |
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Rhondda |
Stephen Smith |
07786 523656 |
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Cynon |
Debra Hanney |
07880 044520 |
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Taf |
Clair Ruddock |
07786 523652 |
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RCT Wide |
Debra Hanney |
07880 044520 |
CURRENT BUILDINGS / LAND AVAILABLE FOR CONSIDERATION FOR COMMUNITY BENEFIT
The Council has received an “Expression of Interest” from a local community organisation who wants to ensure the building remains open to the community to benefit local people for the foreseeable future.
A Building Condition Survey was completed in March 2022 by the current tenant and whilst the building is Statutory Compliant, the building will need investment to address current/future maintenance and energy efficiency needs.
Whole building is available for community benefit via a long term lease.
The Council’s Corporates Estates team advise permitted use is for “Community use”
Proposed Terms:
- Long leasehold subject to agreement preferred.
- Tenant to be responsible for all outgoings including external and internal utilities, maintenance and statutory building compliance.
- The Council will insure the building only. The annual building insurance premium will be recharged to the tenant