There’s still time to take part in the council’s consultation on Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding.
The consultation will help shape how funding is used to support communities beyond 2026/27.
Neighbourhood CIL is a portion of funding collected from new developments in Exeter. It helps neighbourhoods manage the impact of growth and supports projects that benefit local communities.
In areas without parish councils like Exeter, the city council allocates this funding on behalf of residents
Neighbourhood CIL supports communities through:
Community grants programme:
Neighbourhood CIL funds City Grants and Ward Grants to support local projects, events and small improvements.
City Grants of up to £2,500 support projects that benefit multiple wards or the whole city. Ward Grants of up to £350 fund small, one-off projects within individual wards.
Projects must meet at least one priority, including addressing inequalities, improving health and wellbeing, and promoting digital inclusion. Funding also supports volunteering, physical activity, community arts, and improvements to local neighbourhoods.
Wellbeing Exeter:
Wellbeing Exeter supports people through one-to-one guidance, neighbourhood engagement and community-led physical activity.
It also strengthens collaboration between organisations to share learning and insight. This work reduces isolation, improves wellbeing and builds more resilient neighbourhoods across Exeter.
Findings from the consultation will guide future decisions on Neighbourhood CIL funding. Residents are encouraged to complete the survey and help shape the future of funding in their neighbourhood.
The consultation ends on 30 March. To take part visit https://engage.exeter.gov.uk/nhcil-consultation
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