Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: December 3, 2025

Purpose: This report seeks Cabinet approval for the allocation of Section 106 funding to support strategic transport projects across the borough, as match funding the three-year (2025/26 to 2027/28) Local Implementation Plan Delivery Plan.   It sets out the proposed projects and demonstrates alignment with the Mayor of Croydon’s Business Plan, highlighting how the investment will support the regeneration of the town centre, provide support for businesses, reduced carbon emissions and improved transport options for residents.  The London Borough of Croydon’s Third Local Implementation Plan (LIP 3) was approved in April 2019.    LIP 3 was prepared in accordance with the statutory duty under the GLA Act 1999 (sections 145-153) to implement the London Mayor’s Transport Strategy (MTS).  The Local Implementation Plan is aligned with the Mayor’s Business Plan and the Mayor of London’s Transport Strategy together with other Council initiatives including the Town Centre Regeneration Strategy.  Developer contributions to Sustainable Transport made via section 106 agreements have been allocated to delivering infrastructure to facilitate sustainable travel and avoid or mitigate transport impacts.

Content: For the reasons set out in the report and its appendices, the Executive Mayor and Cabinet AGREED to:   Contingent upon receipt of LIP funding for the relevant financial years 2026/27 and 2027/28 as separately applied for, the proposed allocations remaining in accordance with the various Section 106 agreements from which the monies stem and Full Council subsequently approving a budget which accommodates these future financial years’ allocations:   2.1.1. agree the allocation of Section 106 funding in the sum of £1,574,358.21 to support Local Implementation Plan projects as set out in this report and the attached Appendix A, linked to the overall request for Local Implementation Plan (LIP) funding for 2026/27 and 2027/28.   2.1.2. agree the allocation of Section 106 funding for projects solely funded from Section 106 contributions in the sum of £596,149.04 as detailed in Appendix A for the financial years 2026/27 and 2027/28.