Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: January 8, 2026

Purpose: For Cabinet to review officer recommendations on external bids for funding from the Community Infrastructure Levy .

Content: The purpose of the report was to present officer recommendations on Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding bids received in 2025 for approval by Cabinet.   Councillor Juliet Layton, Deputy Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Housing and Planning, introduced the report and highlighted that a multidisciplinary panel had reviewed the bids, ensuring impartiality through voluntary participation and conflict-of-interest declarations. Cabinet approval was sought to fund suitable bids from the Strategic CIL Fund and refuse those deemed unsuitable. In line with statutory requirements the bids had been assessed within a framework to ensure that CIL was spent legally, responsibly, strategically, and accountably.   After discussion recommendation 2 was updated.   The recommendations were then proposed by Councillor Juliet Layton and seconded by Councillor Tristan Wilkinson.   Resolved that Cabinet: 1.    Agreed to allocate funding for the following bids, as set out in Table 4: a.    Cycle parking Cotswold National Cycle Network (GCC with Walk Wheel Cycle Trust) b.    Farmor’s School 3G Pitch (Farmor’s School) c.     Redesdale Hall Phase 2 (Redesdale Hall Trust) 2.    Delegated authority to the Assistant Director Planning Services in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing and Planning, to progress the funding bids subject to the Assistant Director of Planning Services, Legal Services, and the Finance Service undertaking the required due diligence to ensure a formal agreement is in place prior to the release of funding in accordance with the CIL funding guidance notes.   Voting record: 7 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstentions.