Gloucestershire County Council celebrates positive outcomes from Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) allocations

Following the decision by the CIL Joint Committee, GCC is pleased to have received the successful allocation of the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Infrastructure Fund, collected over the joint charging authority areas of Cheltenham Borough, Gloucester City, and Tewkesbury Borough Councils.

Since its adoption in 2018 and coming into effect on January 1, 2019, CIL has enabled significant progress in local infrastructure development.

At its meeting on 4 March the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Joint Committee approved a total of 12 high-performing schemes which were submitted for consideration in the current round of CIL Infrastructure Fund allocation. These proposals, assessed against strict framework, have demonstrated their value and importance to Gloucestershire.

The joint committee sought to adopt a flexible approach to the allocation of CIL, ensuring that the most impactful projects receive the necessary funding.

The Joint Committee has agreed to allocate 75% of the current Infrastructure Fund, amounting to £13,763,280, to the following key projects: 

• M5 Junction 10 Scheme – up to £10,000,000 
• M5 Junction 9 and A46 (Ashchurch) Transport Scheme – £1,000,000 
• Mass Rapid Transport – £1,000,000 
• Cheltenham Spa Railway Enhancements (Honeybourne Line cycle path extension) – £770,424 
• Cheltenham Cycle Spine (Extension to Bishops Cleeve) – £592,856 
• Gloucester to Haresfield Cycle Spine Design – £400,000

Cllr David Gray, Cabinet Member for Environment and Planning for Gloucestershire County Council, said: “This is a fantastic step forward for Gloucestershire. The funding allocated through the CIL Infrastructure Fund will significantly enhance our transport infrastructure, making it safer and more efficient for our residents. These projects will not only improve connectivity but also support sustainable development across the county. We are committed to continuing our collaborative efforts with Cheltenham Borough, Gloucester City, and Tewkesbury Borough Councils to ensure the successful delivery of these vital schemes.”

The remaining 25% of the Infrastructure Fund, totalling £4,587,760, will be ringfenced for future projects of local strategic significance. These schemes will be brought back to the CIL Joint Committee for consideration at a later date.

Gloucestershire County Council looks forward to the positive impact these projects will have on the community and remains dedicated to fostering growth and development through strategic infrastructure investments.

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