Decision
Analysis
outcome: The Cabinet approved the recommendations for the allocation of CIL funding, including reallocating funds for a tennis club project and delegating decisions on 'at risk' projects.
summary: The decision at stake is the allocation of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funds for 2026.
topline: The Cabinet has decided to approve the allocation of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funds for 2026, including reallocating funds for a tennis club project and delegating decisions on 'at risk' projects.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves the allocation of public funds and decisions on which projects to prioritize, which could impact various stakeholders.
affected_stakeholders: ["Cabinet members", "Alton Tennis Club", "Local communities"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://easthants.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=456
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose: To consider the recommendations of the report in relation to the allocation of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Funds for 2026.
Content: To consider the recommendations of the report in relation to the allocation of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Funds for 2026. It was RESOLVED that the Cabinet APPROVED: a) The recommendations for the allocation of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding, in accordance with the CIL Spending Protocol, as set out in Appendices A and B; b) That the funding of £75,000 previously allocated in 2024 towards Alton Tennis Club Padel Court Plan be reallocated to their new canopy project to allow all year round tennis as detailed in paragraph 5.5; d) That any decision to remove CIL allocations from ‘at risk’ projects as detailed in paragraph 8.2 be delegated to the Executive Director of Operations in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Regulation and Enforcement; The Cabinet also NOTED: e) The proposed allocation of strategic CIL received from the Land East of Horndean development for education purposes as detailed in paragraph 6.3 and; f) The progress of all projects allocated CIL funding since 2021 (Appendix D), with many completed providing significant benefits for local communities. Reasons for the Decision To present to the Cabinet the recommendations for the allocation of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding for the 2026 spending application process and to recommend the use of the CIL funding in accordance with the CIL spending protocol for the new school at Hazleton Farm. Alternative Options Considered Option 1: Do nothing – No allocation of CIL funds This option was not recommended on the basis that there is a great opportunity to fund and help deliver infrastructure projects that are of high value to local communities, helping to enrich lives. Doing so helps demonstrate that whilst not solving all problems by any means, there is a worthwhile contribution from development towards infrastructure provision.? To not do so would be failing those the money would benefit. Option 2: Allocate CIL funds This was the only option that enables the Council to assist with the delivery of key infrastructure projects in the district and helps to support local communities. As set out in the Protocol, it is important the Council does so in line with legislation.
Date of Decision: July 9, 2026