The report of the Director – Development and Economic Growth is attached.

It was RESOLVED that the draft Community Infrastructure Levy Framework Appraisal document and proposed allocation and spend procedure be approved, and it be recommended to Full Council for adoption.

The Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Business and Growth, Councillor Edyvean presented the report of the Director for Development and Economic Growth outlining the draft Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Framework Appraisal document and the proposed allocation and spend process.

Councillor Edyvean confirmed that the CIL had now been in force in the Borough for two years, and the proposals being considered had been scrutinised by the Growth and Development Scrutiny Group.  Cabinet noted that the report set out the criteria for using CIL money, details of which were highlighted in the Appendix to the report.  

Councillor Edyvean advised that additional money would be made available to both parished and non-parished areas without a Neighbourhood Plan, giving them an additional 10% of locally collected CIL, to bring that up to the 25% currently allocated to parish and town councils with a Neighbourhood Plan.  Cabinet noted that the additional 10% would have to be spent locally, within the strategic spend priorities.

In seconding the recommendation, Councillor Moore referred to the importance of spending this money wisely, and that the increased percentage to areas without a Neighbourhood Plan, including West Bridgford, and smaller parish councils would be welcomed. 

The Leader agreed that the proposal would result in a welcome levelling up and make the process much fairer for all.

It was RESOLVED that the draft Community Infrastructure Levy Framework Appraisal document and proposed allocation and spend procedure be approved, and it be recommended to Full Council for adoption.