Decision - Community Infrastructure Funds Levy - Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS) for Torbay Schools: A Collaborative Climate Resilience Initiative

Community Infrastructure Funds Levy - Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS) for Torbay Schools: A Collaborative Climate Resilience Initiative

Decision Maker: Director of Pride in Place

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

To approve the recommendation and release the funding of £25,000.

Reasons for the decision:

In support of the Corporate Plan, it will have benefits for the schools, their pupils and the wider community.

Alternative options considered:

None.

Implementation:

This decision will be implemented immediately.

Information:

The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Spend Panel have received an application form from Torquay Neighbourhood Plan seeking £25,000 of CIL in support of sustainable urban drainage at three Torquay schools (Sherwell Valley School, Shiphay, Watcombe Primary School, Watcombe and Cuthbert Main Secondary School, St Marychurch).

The CIL funding will unlock a further £34,000 from Department of Education.

The CiL Spend Panels views were sought and recommended that the Director of Pride in Place, in the absence of the Divisional Director of Planning, Housing and Climate Emergency approve the application.

Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:

None.

Publication date: 30/05/2025

Date of decision: 14/05/2025