URL: https://democracy.lichfielddc.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=793

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: Cabinet agreed:   To approve the publication of the IFS (Appendix A) on the website, in line with statutory requirements set out in the Community Infrastructure Levy (Amendment) (England) (No. 2) Regulations 2019.   To note the monies received, held and spent from CIL and s106 in the financial year 2024/2025.   To approve the proposed Infrastructure List (IL), which outlines a shortlist of strategic projects and/or types of projects eligible for CIL funding applications in 2025/2026 This report presents the 2025 annual Infrastructure Funding Statement (IFS) and revised Infrastructure List (IL). It details the amount of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and Section 106 (S106) monies received and spent during the 2024/25 financial year.   The IL outlines the strategic infrastructure projects that the council considers eligible for CIL funding applications this financial year. It reflects priorities identified in the Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP), adopted Local Plan, Lichfield District 2050 Strategy and ongoing discussions with infrastructure providers. IFS Financial Report: • No other options have been considered as the IFS is a factual record setting out developer contributions received and how they have been used. It is a legal requirement to publish an IFS no later than 31st December each year. The content is dictated by the Community Infrastructure Levy (Amendment) (England) (No. 2) Regulations 2019. Infrastructure List: • The council could choose to not adopt the proposed Infrastructure List and revert to the previous process of open bidding. This may result in a larger number of projects bidding for CIL monies and risks CIL being awarded to projects that do not support the Local Plan but score highly using the previous criteria. This approach would contradict the council’s own adopted procedures and the requirements set out in the Community Infrastructure Regulations. As such, a new approach would need to be established to ensure the council undertakes its duties in respect of planning obligations. • The council could establish an alternative approach to the governance and administration of CIL monies to that proposed. The council can adopt any approach it sees fit, however the one proposed has regard to best practice from other authorities and was approved by Cabinet on 5th March 2024.

Date of Decision: November 4, 2025