How CIL is spent
CIL funds are spent on relevant infrastructure that is needed to support the local development of the area. The levy is to be spent by us on the provision of new infrastructure and should not be used to remedy pre-existing deficiencies unless those deficiencies will be made more severe by new development.
We, as the charging authority, are responsible for making the final decision on the allocation of funding raised through the CIL. The CIL expenditure framework sets out the process for how the Council will identify and agree priorities for the use of CIL and the allocation of funds on an annual basis.
CIL collected will be used to provide infrastructure to support new development within the district. Of this:
- 5% will be used to provide a dedicated resource for the annual monitoring and management required by the CIL regulations
- either 15% or 25% of receipts accruing from development within the parish will be allocated to the relevant parish or town council
- remaining CIL monies will be allocated by us and used towards the provision of infrastructure across the district
CIL expenditure framework
We originally adopted a CIL Expenditure Framework in October 2023. This framework was reviewed and a revised framework adopted in October 2024. The framework can be viewed below:
View the CIL expenditure framework
CIL Expenditure Framework (PDF) [225KB]
CIL Communications Strategy (PDF) [182KB]
In October 2023 a guide for towns and parishes on how they can use their CIL was also published.
CIL guide for Town and Parishes (PDF) [444KB]
Bids for local infrastructure projects are being sought between 21 October and 13 December 2024 and further information is available in relation to submitting bids.
CIL monies passed to parish and town councils
Some of the monies received through CIL can be passed to local councils as a Local, or Neighbourhood, Fund. The regulations state that a minimum of 15% of the funds raised within a parish should be passed as the local portion.
This will rise to 25% where a neighbourhood plan is in place.
This local portion makes sure that infrastructure improvements can be made directly in the areas where the development takes place. Projects may include new equipment for a local play area or new benches in a local park.
You can view specific guidance for parish councils on using their CIL funds below:
View the guide to parish and town councils
Parish and town councils are also required to keep records of payments received and how that money has been spent, further information on the monitoring reports can be found below
Town and Parish CIL Monitoring Reports
Projects awarded funding for 2024/25
The following projects were awarded CIL funding towards local infrastructure projects in April 2024.
Location | Applicant | Scheme | CIL allocation |
|---|---|---|---|
Fordingbridge | Hampshire County Council | Avon Valley Path - Fordingbridge 84 Footpath Improvements | £22,100.00 |
Dibden, Purlieu | Noadswood School | Cycle shelter | £22,180.00 |
Orchard Infant School, Dibden Purlieu | Orchard Infant School | Provision of secure bike and scooter parking | £5,900.00 |
Poulner Junior School | Poulner Junior School | Improving bike and scooter storage and accessibility | £3,000.00 |
Boldre Recreation Ground | Boldre Parish Council | Play Area: Phase 2 | £10,046.00 |
Jubilee Fields, Sway | Sway Parish Council | Sway Play Area Upgrade | £20,000.00 |
Marchwood C of E Infant School grounds | Marchwood C of E Infant School | Grounds development project | £13,432.80 |
Various locations in Hale | Hale Parish Council | Speed limit reminders | £2,400.00 |
Various locations in Hythe Parish | Hythe & Didben Parish Council | Speed Indicator device | £6,290.00 |
Entrances to village at south and north end | Martin Parish Council | Traffic Calming in Martin | £2,275.00 |
Various | Sopley Parish Council | Speed Indicator Device mounting poles | £2,385.00 |
New Milton | New Milton Town Council | Ballard Lake Enhancements | £20,000.00 |
Fordingbridge | Fordingbridge Parish council | Fordingbridge recreation ground circular pathway | £30,000.00 |
Flaxfields End Play Park , Fordingbridge, | Avon Valley Shed | Avon Valley Shed Community Building | £32,345.04 |
Gang Warily, Fawley | Fawley Parish Council | New Allotments | £28,346.00 |
Green in the centre of Woodgreen. | Woodgreen Parish Council | Bus shelter refurbishment | £8,000.00 |
Coles Mead Recreation | Lyndhurst Parish Council | Play equipment, fencing and compost toilet | £25,000.00 |
Ashurst | NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB | Ashurst Child and Family Centre | £175,000.00 |
Hordle Explorers Nursery, Hordle CE (VA) Primary School, Hordle Lane, Hordle, | Hordle Explorers Nursery | NEST Nursery Outdoor Learning Environment | £27,500.00 |
Testwood School | Testwood School | FIFA compliant artificial grass pitch | £100,000.00 |
Recreation Centre, Fawley | Fawley Parish Council | Changing Places Gang Warily | £63,655.00 |
Burgate, nr Fordingbridge | Hampshire County Council | Breamore disused rail line: Phase 1 | £125,000.00 |
Whitemoor Lane, SO51 6AJ | Paultons Cricket Club | Pavillion rebuild & net refurbishment | £80,000.00 |
Mill End, Damerham, Fordingbridge SP6 3HU | Western Downland CE VA Primary School | Community Garden | £14,000.00 |
Lepe Country Park, Exbury, Southampton SO45 1AD | Hampshire County Council | Recreational Play Enhancement | £100,000.00 |
CODA, Walkford | CODA | Enhanced Cultural Facility | £142,250 |
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