Last annual Community Infrastructure Levy funding approved for allocation to projects around the borough

At its meeting on 14 July 2026, the Strategy and Resources Committee formally approved its last annual funding allocation of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) supporting the delivery of infrastructure projects across the borough over the next few years.

Projects receiving funding are designed to support the health and wellbeing of residents, enhance accessibility and travel safety, and contribute to a healthier, greener borough.

A total of £668,911.65 has been allocated to eight Neighbourhood CIL projects, and £4,293,936 has been allocated to five Strategic CIL funding projects following bids by local community groups and organisations.

Some projects are fully funded, and others have been awarded partial funding.

Councillor Neil Dallen, Chair of the Strategy and Resources Committee, said:

“We are proud to support projects that reflect the priorities of our community and deliver real improvements that residents will see and benefit from in their everyday lives.

"Through the careful allocation of Community Infrastructure Levy funding, we are investing in projects that strengthen community facilities, support health and wellbeing, improve accessibility and encourage active and sustainable travel.

“These projects represent a significant investment in the future of Epsom & Ewell and demonstrate our commitment to ensuring infrastructure keeps pace with the needs of our community. It is particularly rewarding to see funding directed towards schemes that will deliver lasting benefits for our communities, helping to create vibrant, inclusive and resilient places for current and future generations.”

Neighbourhood CIL funding

Neighbourhood CIL is used for smaller, local projects such as improving road safety, upgrading playgrounds or enhancing community spaces.

Funding has been approved for the following eight projects:

• Ebbisham Sports and Social Club’s Facility Improvement and Sustainability project – installing new floodlighting in all courts.
• Poole Road Tennis/Pickleball Courts – new recreational facility for tennis and pickleball, utilising existing tennis courts.
• St Martin’s School: Key Stage One playground redevelopment – new high-quality interactive play equipment including a play trail and playground markings.
• New recreational facility for Pickleball and Tennis Courts at Gibraltar Recreation Ground – new modern multi-sport facility incorporating courts for tennis, pickleball and basketball.
• Scouts: New Tomahawk Range – new outdoor area for games, tents and a Tomahawk Range for use by the wider Epsom & Ewell scouting community.
• Epsom Beekeepers: Classroom Modernisation – substantial upgrades to the existing building making it more energy-efficient.
• Glyn Hall improvements – new community building replacing the existing hall.
• Scout headquarters in Ruxley and West Ewell Ward – final phase of Scouts HQ building redevelopment / refurbishment project.

Strategic CIL funding

Strategic CIL helps fund larger projects that benefit the whole borough, such as school expansions, transport schemes and upgrades to sporting facilities.

Funding has been approved for five projects:

• Local Cycling Walking and Infrastructure Plan – 10-year plan programme of walking and cycling infrastructure improvements in the borough. CIL funding is required to support the detailed design and construction stages of priority schemes and to unlock external funding, particularly from Active Travel England
• Green Infrastructure Project – new landscape earth bunding and associated green infrastructure improvements at 10 open space sites across the borough.
• Footbridge over Hogsmill River – construction of a new accessible footbridge to provide a safe river crossing.
• Hook Road Arena Community Sports Hub - to provide clubhouse facilities, football pitches, outdoor and covered all-weather netball courts, and other supporting infrastructure.
• Ewell village public realm Improvements – package of public realm, highway safety, and accessibility improvements within Ewell Village. The project was previously awarded CIL funding in 2024, however since this time, costs have increased significantly across the construction industry, resulting in a shortfall. To address this, Surrey County Council submitted a revised CIL bid to secure additional funding for the project.

More information about the allocation of the CIL, including the process, can be found here from page 31 -(Public Pack)Agenda Document for Strategy and Resources Committee, 14/07/2026 19:00