The Regulations state that a local planning authority’s CIL receipts should be allocated as follows:

• 80% for large infrastructure projects (Borough CIL or BCIL)
• 15% for “Neighbourhood CIL” (NCIL) for smaller, more local projects.  In other local planning authority areas this needs to be allocated direct to neighbourhood planning forums or parish councils – neither of which applies to Bexley
• up to 5% to offset the costs of administering the scheme

For NCIL (but not BCIL), local authorities must consult with the public on priorities for projects in their area that could be paid for through NCIL.

Table 7 below sets out the total CIL expenditure on allocated projects for the reporting year and is followed by detail on the nature of these projects (figures in some instances have been rounded to the nearest £1,000).

Flood Risk Management Schemes – a rolling programme of flood risk reduction measures and drainage improvements.

Playground Improvement Programme - a rolling programme of renewal and replacement of playground equipment at a number of parks.

Erith Regeneration - the continuation of improvements to Riverside Gardens that include the provision of a new playground, adult fitness equipment and providing an accessible route between the gardens and the Thames Path. The development of a new community space at 68 Pier Road run by charity GCDA to create a vibrant place for different members of the local community to gather, while providing learning opportunities and a changing places toilet to allow more accessible access to the town centre.

Sidcup Regeneration – the completion of Sidcup Storyteller located at the junction of Sidcup High Street and Elm Road, which is a mixed-use development that includes a 3-screen cinema, studio space, library, cafe and bar as well as 9 residential flats.

Parking improvements - the continued works relating to the re-opening of Felixstowe Road car park following use as a construction compound for the Crossrail works.

Highways Landscaping – improvement to the existing planting scheme on verges and roundabouts within the east of Bexleyheath town centre.

Tree Planting - a rolling programme of tree planting across the borough.

Electrical Upgrade – the supply of electrical points to the programmable event space within the pedestrianised area of Broadway in Bexleyheath town centre.

Traffic Count Sensors - the erection and operation of a network of traffic count sensors at key junctions and routes across the borough to collect mode split data for statutory returns as well as enabling the monitoring of network performance, journey times and delays.

Table 8 below sets out the amount of CIL receipts which were allocated but not spent in the reporting year (figures in some instances have been rounded to the nearest £1,000).  These have subsequently been reprofiled into future years or reallocated to other projects as appropriate.