8 a)    Allocation of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Contributions to Local and Strategic Infrastructure Projects

Members considered ratifying the recommendations from the CIL Spending Board.  Cabinet discussed the possibility of amending the protocols and procedures applicable to the Board and the frequency of the meetings.  It was noted that there would be joint Economic Development and Planning press releases relating to CIL payments and that outside organisations had expressed their gratitude for Officers’ support.

Resolved: That

A)     the £29,000.00 funding applied for, as set out in the report, for scheme “Upper Darent Flood Alleviation Project” be approved on the following grounds:

                                  i.          strong economic, social and environmental benefits to the; community

                                 ii.          partnership working with other organisations;

                               iii.          majority of project cost secured through different match-funding sources. 

                                iv.          a legal agreement be entered into for monies to be recovered if not used within the agreed time limit.

B)     the £3,000.00 funding applied for, as set out in the report, for scheme “Four Elms Playground” be approved on the following grounds:

                                  i.          strong economic, social and environmental benefits to the community;

                                 ii.          partnership working with other organisations;

                               iii.          majority of project cost secured through different match-funding sources.  

C)     the £101,365.00, for the scheme “Darent Valley Path Enhancements” be approved on the following grounds:

                                  i.          strong economic, social and environmental benefits to the community;

                                 ii.          partnership working with other organisations;

                               iii.          majority of project cost secured through different match-funding sources.  

D)     the £750,000.00 applied for, as set out in the report for scheme “Swanley Station Improvements” be approved on the following grounds

                                  i.          strong economic, social and environmental benefits to the community;

                                 ii.          partnership working with other organisations;

                               iii.          majority of project cost secured through match-funding.

                                iv.          subject to disabled access detailed as part of the scheme, listed support of at least one local member, views of the Town Council obtained and ongoing arrangements with network rail.

E)     the £258,274.00 funding applied for, as set out in the report, for scheme “Bat & Ball Station – Transport and Access Improvements” be approved on the following grounds:

                                  i.          identified need for the scheme;

                                 ii.          strong economic, social and environmental benefits to the community;

                               iii.          majority of project cost secured through match-funding.

F)     the £100,000.00 funding applied for, as set out in the report, for scheme “Rebuild of Sevenoaks Day Centre Nursery” be approved on the following grounds:

                                  i.          identified need for the scheme

                                 ii.          strong economic, social and environmental benefits to the community

                               iii.          partnership working with other organisations

                                iv.          majority of project cost secured through match-funding

                                 v.          a legal agreement be entered into for monies to be recovered if not used within the agreed time limit.

G)    the £18,685.00 funding applied for, for scheme “Westerham Public Toilets Refurbishment” be approved on the following grounds:

                                  i.          strong economic, social and environmental benefits to the community;

                                 ii.          majority of project cost secured through match-funding.