Commercial Property and Land
Current Property Portfolio
Ceredigion County Council holds over 200 commercial and non‑operational assets, These include:
- Town centre properties and retail units
- Industrial and business park premises
- County farms and agricultural land
- Former schools and public buildings
- Garages, small holdings and miscellaneous land parcels
The Council aims to operate a balanced, economically sustainable portfolio, reducing vacant properties, increasing income, and prioritising assets that support local employment, town‑centre vitality, and community benefit.
How Ceredigion County Council Built Its Property Portfolio
Foundational History (Pre‑1996)
The modern portfolio originates from local government reorganisation. Before 1996, property assets were held by:
- Dyfed County Council (county‑level functions)
- Ceredigion District Council (district‑level assets)
When these bodies were dissolved under the Local Government (Wales) Act 1994, their estates transferred to the newly formed Ceredigion County Council, which came into effect on 1 April 1996.
This initial inheritance included:
- Administrative buildings
- Schools, libraries and leisure centres
- Agricultural holdings and county farms
- Local commercial and community properties
This formed the foundation of today’s portfolio
Farms
Commercial retail
Industrial