Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: April 1, 2025

Purpose: As per the approved CIL governance arrangements, the Executive is delegated to approve bids for the allocation of Strategic CIL Funding, on the recommendation of the CIL Advisory Board, subject to an upper limit of £2.5m per individual award, above which approval reverts to Full Council. The Executive should consider the recommendations of the CIL Executive Working Group regarding the Strategic CIL bids received and make decisions.

Content: The Executive resolved to:   (i)            approve the allocation of Strategic CIL funding for each of the projects and for the amounts set out in the table at paragraph 7.20 of this report.   (ii)           Delegate authority to the Joint Assistant Director – Planning Development, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Finance, Assets and Property, to complete any final relevant checks (including those referred to in paragraphs 7.20 and 7.21 below) and to negotiate and complete each funding agreement.   (iii)          Decline the funding bids submitted for the projects set out in the table at paragraph 7.24 of this report.   (iv)          Note that three funding bids were invalid for the reasons set out in the table at paragraph 7.14 of this report.