Decision details

RESOLVED that:-

(a)        Cabinet agree that CIL Neighbourhood Portion will be operated as follows:

i.           Scheme 1 – Ward-based bidding process in Bournemouth and Poole; and

ii.          Scheme 2 – Allow bids from communities across BCP into the Strategic CIL pot where there are insufficient funds in the relevant area pots;

iii.        The first bidding round for the new schemes will start from May 2021 and then held thereafter as frequently as required to ensure communities are able to access CIL money for their projects in a timely fashion. The set up arrangements to be delegated under (c) will also include provision for smaller scale bids of up to £2,500 to be processed through fast track decision arrangements within the provisions of the Council’s financial regulations;

(b)        Cabinet establish a member CIL Allocations Panel to make decisions on CIL Neighbourhood Portion bids. The CIL Allocations Panel will comprise three Councillors including the Portfolio Holder for Regeneration, Economy and Strategic Planning and Lead Member for Engagement and one other, and the Directors for Growth and Infrastructure and Communities;

(c)        Delegate the final set-up arrangements for the bidding process to the Director for Growth & Infrastructure in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Regeneration, Economy and Strategic Planning and Lead Member for Engagement.

Voting: Unanimous

Portfolio Holder: Regeneration, Economy and Strategic Planning

Reason

To provide a unified approach to the allocation of BCP CIL receipts.