Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: June 16, 2025

Purpose: To update the Southend Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Governance Framework to ensure it reflects latest legislation and guidance and facilitates the effective implementation and spending of CIL.

Content: The Cabinet considered a report of the Executive Director (Environment and Place) presenting the revised and updated Southend Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Governance Framework which reflects latest legislation and guidance and facilitates the effective implementation and spending of CIL.   Resolved:   That the Community Infrastructure Levy Governance Framework, as set out at Appendix A to the submitted report, be approved.   Reasons for decision:   To ensure robust, transparent and effective expenditure and reporting of CIL funds in line with the Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations 2010 (as amended).   Other options:   The Council could leave the CIL Governance Framework in its current form it is considered that it delivers on its objectives more effectively as amended.   Note: This is an Executive Function Not eligible for call-in Cabinet Member: Cllr Anne Jones