Ystrad Decides

How will you spend £1,625 to make Ystrad even better?

As part of the development to bring new homes to William Street, Ystrad, our contractors, WK Plasterers have provided a pot of money to be spent right here in the community.

And who knows the community better than its residents? That’s why you get to decide how this money is used!

Whether you have a brilliant idea or just want to support the projects that inspire you, there are two ways to get involved:

1. Pitch your idea – share a project that could make a real difference.
2. Vote for your favourites – help choose the initiatives that matter most to you.

Have an Idea? Let’s Make It Happen!

Got a fantastic idea, or know someone who does? We’ve made it easy to apply.

How to submit your idea:

Complete this form

It only takes a few minutes to make a simple application. If you have questions or need support, our team is ready to help every step of the way.

Please complete your submission by Wednesday 19 August.

Find out more

Come along to Rhondda Sports Centre on Monday 10 August at 6pm to find out more about the money available.

You’ll be able to:

• ask questions
• get advice
• chat to members of the team about your idea

Voting: Make Your Voice Heard

Once all pitches are in, it’s time for the community to have its say. You can register to vote online or in person for the projects that excite you the most.

Online voting and event registration opens on Thursday 20 August 2026 and closes on Sunday 23 August at 5pm.

On that date, please click here.

Prefer a face-to-face experience? Join us at our in-person event on Monday 24 August in Rhondda Sport Centre at 6pm, where you can:

• Meet the project teams
• Hear their pitches in person
• Vote on the spot
• Enjoy refreshments and connect with your neighbours

Register for the event via the same link above, when it has appeared.

What to Expect

What’s Happening?

We’re bringing residents together to:

• Discover local project ideas
• Decide which projects receive funding from the Community Benefit Fund (thanks to WK Plasterers!)

How It Works

• Hear, watch, or read short pitches from community projects
• Score each idea using simple, friendly criteria
• Your votes decide what gets funded
• At the event you can meet fellow residents, enjoy refreshments, and connect

Who Can Take Part?

• Residents of Ystrad and nearby areas
• One vote per household
• If you’re formally involved in a proposal (e.g. you sit on the committee), you simply don’t vote on that one

What Can Be Funded?

• Local ideas that bring people together
• Projects that strengthen the community
• Activities that can start before the end of December 2026
• Groups with an income of £100k or less

Please note: Funding cannot be used for wages, religious/political activity, or projects benefiting only a few.

Shape Your Community!

This is your chance to make a real impact in Ystrad. Whether you have a big idea or just a keen eye for what could make a difference, your voice matters.

If you have any questions, please contact Lisa.Roberts@trivallis.co.uk