We invite local community groups and organisations to apply for funds raised by the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). This funding delivers projects that benefit residents and support new development across the borough.
The application deadline is midnight on Sunday 17 May 2026.
When new development takes place, it can place extra pressure on local services and facilities. The Community Infrastructure Levy enables councils to raise funds from development to be spent on the provision, improvement, replacement, operation or maintenance of local infrastructure—the levy is intended to give councils more choice and flexibility in how they fund the infrastructure required to support local growth.
This will be the final time that Epsom & Ewell Borough Council will run this funding process. From April 2027, the council will be dissolved and replaced by the new East Surrey Council, which will be responsible for delivering local infrastructure projects across the geographic areas of Elmbridge, Epsom & Ewell, Mole Valley, Reigate & Banstead and Tandridge.
How to submit an application form
The bidding process is designed to be a clear as possible and the application form --- available to download from the council’s website, with hard copies at Epsom Town Hall, Bourne Hall and Epsom Playhouse --- aims to help make the process simpler. Neighbourhood CIL Funding | Epsom and Ewell Borough Council
Bids will be shortlisted using the criteria set out in section C of the CIL Spending Protocol (adopted March 2025). More information on the process and prioritisation criteria can be found in section 5 of the CIL Spending Protocol.
To receive funding, all CIL spending applications must be for infrastructure. All bids that pass stage 1 of the assessment process will be examined by the CIL Member Working Group, who will make recommendations to the Strategy and Resources Committee for approval.
It is important for each application to be completed in full. The CIL Spending Protocol (adopted March 2025) needs to be read alongside the application form.
Any questions about the application form or process can be emailed to: CIL@Epsom-Ewell.gov.uk(link sends e-mail).
For more information about the Neighbourhood CIL, including the CIL Spending Protocol and application form: Neighbourhood CIL Funding | Epsom and Ewell Borough Council