People in Bath are being encouraged to participate in a consultation to determine the allocation of community funding for seven neighbourhood projects.
The consultation, which runs until 5th June, aims to gather input from residents to help decide which projects should receive financial support from the Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL).
The seven projects seeking funding include various initiatives aimed at enhancing community facilities and public spaces.
They encompass a range of areas, such as sports facilities, community centres, parks, and public realm improvements. Some notable proposals include upgrading the pitch at Bath City Football Club to a high-quality all-weather surface, refurbishing the sports court at Percy Community Centre, and improvements to the Charlotte Street area.
The seven projects are:
- Upgrading the pitch at Bath City Football club to a 4G, FIFA-quality all-weather pitch
- Replacement of the annexe doors at Percy Community Centre to improve insultation and security
- Refurbishment of the sport court at Percy Community Centre
- Improvements to Brickfields Park including natural seating areas, new play equipment and a bucket swing suitable for people with learning disabilities
- Improvements to Bath Youth for Christ (Southdown) Community Centre including kitchen and toilet refurbishment
- Public realm improvements in Charlotte Street including planters and hanging baskets
- Improvements to Foxhill Community Centre including youth work equipment so a youth club can be provided, interior refurbishments and children’s soft play equipment
Residents are encouraged to view the details of each project and provide their feedback through the consultation, which can be accessed online.
Councillor Kevin Guy, Leader of the Bath & North East Somerset Liberal Democrat Group, said: “The CIL fund provides opportunities for development in the area that will enhance residents’ lives.
“To help us decide where the money would best be allocated, we want to hear what’s important to you so please have your say in the consultation.”
The consultation period concludes on 5th June at 5pm. Additionally, residents have the option to email their views and comments directly to [email protected].
This marks the fourth occasion where the Bath CIL Advisory Board has sought input from residents on the allocation of Bath Neighbourhood CIL funding.
Future rounds of CIL funding for Bath will also undergo consultation in due course.
The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a planning charge introduced by the Planning Act 2008, providing local authorities in England and Wales with a means to fund necessary infrastructure to support the development of their areas.
In Bath, 15% of the overall CIL receipts are allocated to the Neighbourhood Portion of CIL for Bath.
Since its establishment, the Neighbourhood Portion of CIL for Bath has already allocated over £1.86 million to support 52 community projects.