Decision details

To approve the NCIL 2025/26 Allocation Priorities.

Cabinet RESOLVED

(1)        To approve the administration process for NCIL funding for financial year 2025/26 as outlined in section 7 of the report.

(2)        To approve the requirement that all NCIL funded projects must demonstrate contribution to the neighbourhood priorities outlined in section 4 of the report.

(3)        To approve option 1 (as outlined in section 6 of the report) – a borough wide model for the distribution of funding in 2025/26.

(4)        To approve that a cap on the total funding allocation available for any individual project or programme of work would not be applied (other than not exceeding the total available funding pot).

(5)        To note the proposed timeframes in the process as detailed in section 7 of the report have been significantly streamlined compared to previous years and as such the potential risk of slippage.

(6)        To note the proposed approach to building appropriate communication / promotional material around projects to demonstrate they are funded via NCIL (Council) as set in section 13 of the report.

Eligible for call-in: Yes

Deadline for submission of call-in: 6pm on Monday 23 June 25