Decision details

Urgent - Release of CIL (Community Infrastructure Levy) funds to Major and Special Projects team as a contribution towards the cost of the high-quality public realm and riverside steps delivered as part of the Coal Orchard regeneration scheme

Decision Maker: Economic Development, Planning and Transportation Portfolio Holder

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

Decision title: Release of CIL (Community Infrastructure Levy) funds to Major and Special Projects team as a contribution towards the cost of the high-quality public realm and riverside steps delivered as part of the Coal Orchard regeneration scheme.

 

Executive Councillor making the decision:  Cllr M Rigby

 

Author Contact Details:  R Staddon. CIL / Community Engagement Officer. 01823 219548 r.staddon@somersetwestandtaunton.gov.uk

 

Date of Decision:  28/03/2023

 

Details of decision:  £420,000.00 of collected CIL funds to be released to the Major and Special Projects team as a contribution towards the cost of the high-quality public realm and riverside steps delivered as part of the Coal Orchard regeneration scheme.

 

Reasons for proposed decision:  The allocation of CIL funds for Taunton Town Centre Regeneration were authorised by Full Council. This project is identified within the approved capital delivery plan for Somerset West and Taunton Council. Due to the need for this decision to be taken urgently before the end of March, it has been agreed by the decision taker, the CEO, and the Chair of Corporate Scrutiny Cllr Sue Buller, that this decision will not be subject to the call-in procedure (under procedure rule 15.8 of the SWT Constitution) but determined immediately.

 

 

Alternative funding options sourced:  Funding has been secured from FHSF, Capital Receipts, grants and other sources identified within the application for CIL funding (attached)

 

 

The below has been completed:

 

 

Name(s)

 

Date

Relevant ward councillor(s) consulted

 

Cllr Dr R Lees

 

Cllr Mr S Coles

28.03.23

 

 

The following are if appropriate / applicable:  Yes/No.  If yes the implications should be attached to this decision notice.

 

Finance implications

 

No – CIL funds collected and available for allocation to identified project. Attached application signed off by S151 Officer.

 

 

 

Legal implications

 

No

 

 

Links to corporate aims

 

Yes – this project links to the following priorities from the Corporate Strategy:

 

 

 

 

1.     Ensure our land and property assets support the achievement of the council’s objectives (including service delivery, regeneration projects and community

initiatives)

2.     Provide and maintain green open spaces and parks, enhanced public spaces, as well as additional opportunities to safely walk or cycle in order to encourage active

and healthy lifestyles

3.     Support the town centres throughout the District to meet the challenge of changing shopping habits

 

 

Climate and Sustainability implications

 

No

 

Community Safety Implications

No

 

Equalities Impact

 

Safeguarding Implications

No

 

No

 

Risk management

 

No

 

Partnership implications

No

 

 

Any conflicts of interest declared by Leader or Executive Members consulted on the proposed decision.  If Yes provide confirmation from Chief Executive to grant dispensation for the Leader’s / Executive Member’s views to be considered. 

 

N/A

 

 

 

Urgent item?: Yes

Publication date: 29/03/2023

Date of decision: 28/03/2023

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