Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: February 11, 2025

Purpose: To approve a CIL spending protocol for implementation from 2025/26 onwards.

Content: Cabinet agree:   1)         The process for spending Strategic CIL, including how and when the council should engage with external infrastructure providers.   2)         The process for spending Neighbourhood CIL in areas without town or parish councils.   3)         Subject to a three week consultation with the Town and Parish Councils on the CIL Spend Protocol, to delegate authority to the Head of Planning and Infrastructure in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Strategic Planning and Infrastructure to:   ·        Consider the consultation response and to approve the final CIL Spend Protocol ·        Make future updates to the CIL Spend Protocol   4)         That the Cabinet Member for Strategic Planning and Infrastructure in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance and Property be delegated authority to make urgent funding decisions outside of the bidding process.