Community Infrastructure Levy Guidance

Payments made via the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) enable the Council to raise funds for some forms of new development in the community, to help fund the infrastructure needed to mitigate the impacts of that development.  A proportion of the money collected through the Levy, known as the Local Community Improvement Fund, can be spent on local projects in the Borough.
 
The types of infrastructure included (as outlined in our Regulation 123 list) are as follows:   

• Shared Suitable Accessible Natural Greenspace (SANG)
• Open Space
• Local Sustainable Transport Projects Play Areas and Equipped Playing Space
• Indoor Sports & Leisure Facilities
• Community Facilities
• Climate Change
• Digital Infrastructure

There will be two opportunities in each financial year (from the beginning of April) to submit projects for consideration. Once forms have been reviewed the decision(s) will be made by the Executive Board Members of the Council, via consultation with local communities and Ward Councillors.

The projects selected for CIL funding will be outlined in an Annual Infrastructure Funding Statement, and updated during each financial year.

Find out more about the Local Community Improvement Fund.