Find out how we allocate and spend money raised from the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL).

Strategic CIL

80% of total CIL receipts are allocated to be spent on strategic infrastructure to support the development of the city. This spend is currently restricted to items referred to in the Infrastructure List contained in our published Infrastructure Funding Statement.

Neighbourhood CIL

The neighbourhood portion of the levy can be spent on a wider range of projects than the rest of the levy, provided that it meets the requirement to ‘support the development of the area’.

15% of total CIL receipts can be spent on local priorities in and around the ward where development has taken place.

Where a neighbourhood plan or neighbourhood development order has been made, the neighbourhood will benefit from 25% of the levy revenues (uncapped) arising from the development that takes place in their area and the relevant neighbourhood forum will be consulted as part of the spend process.

Up to 5% of total CIL receipts can be spent on administrative expenses incurred in connection with CIL and are allocated for such purposes.

Milton Neighbourhood Plan

On 11 October 2022 Full Council adopted the Milton Neighbourhood Plan (MNP) as part of the Development Plan for Portsmouth.

The MNP has an impact on the CIL spend Neighbourhood Portion. 25% of CIL income from affected developments (where planning permission first permits development in the MNP area on or after this date) will be directed to the CIL Neighbourhood pot for that ward instead of 15%.

The MNP area not only covers a large proportion of the Milton ward, but also the southern part of Baffins ward. The Draft Neighbourhood Portion Spend Guidance Note includes an illustrative map of the Portsmouth wards and the area spanning the Milton Neighbourhood Plan Area.

Apply for neighbourhood CIL funding

Monitoring CIL

The Regulation 62 Report contains CIL collection and spend details for financial years 2012/13-2018/19.

The Infrastructure Funding Statement

The Government Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations introduced the requirement for the Council to publish an Infrastructure Funding Statement (IFS) on an annual basis. The IFS sets out how developer contributions have been and will be used to provide infrastructure within the city of Portsmouth.

For more information contact CIL@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Neighbourhood CIL funded projects

This shows an overview of the Neighbourhood CIL funded projects.

2021-22

OrganisationProjectWardAmount awardedProject status
Omega CentreOmega Centre refurbishment-£10,250Completed
Form+Function Urban Regeneration CICResurfacing the community basketball court within orchard ParkCentral Southsea£4,000Completed
Portsmouth City CouncilLandport Adventure Playground rope structureCharles Dickens£30,000Completed
Portsmouth City CouncilImprovements and new equipment at Portsea Venture PlaygroundCharles Dickens£26,893.96Completed
Portsmouth City CouncilPlanting enhancement scheme located in the vicinity of Church StreetCharles Dickens£10,318Completed
Portsea Event GroupProjects and activities delivered by Portsea Event Group which engage the local communityCharles Dickens£14,038Ongoing
Landport Community CentreRefurbishment of the Landport Community CentreCharles Dickens£9,780Completed
All Saints ChurchRefurbishment works to an internal space within All Saints Church that will improve the facilities on offer as a community hubCharles Dickens£20,000Ongoing
Form+Function Urban Regeneration CICPiece of custom-designed large scale public artwork that will be applied to a newly resurfaced basketball court within Orchard ParkCharles Dickens£6,000Completed
Undercover Skatepark ProjectContribution towards the provision of an undercover Skatepark located within the former Sainsbury's building (315 Commercial Road)Charles Dickens£35,000Completed
The Literacy HubProvision of educational infrastructure consisting of a literacy hub (Portsea Sailors)Charles Dickens£20,129Ongoing
Downtown Pompey CICQueer Colouring Project that will provide a selection of workshops for the LGBTQ community + young peopleCharles Dickens£2,840Ongoing
Portsmouth CreatesAugmented reality street at located on the external wall of 89 Commercial Road; next to the entrance to the Victoria ParkCharles Dickens£6,820Completed
Portsmouth CreatesPortrait of Marie Costa located on the external wall of the Law Courts Garage, Courts of JusticeCharles Dickens£6,100Completed
Portsmouth CreatesGuildhall Square steps decorated to look like spines of books by authors who have a connection to PortsmouthCharles Dickens£3,425Completed
Shaping PortsmouthLocalised educational infrastructure by way of the purchase of IT devices that will be distributed to children via their schoolsCharles Dickens£1,666Ongoing
Heart of Portsmouth Boxing AcademyRefurbishment works to Omega Centre used by the Heart of Portsmouth Boxing AcademyCharles Dickens£6,550Ongoing
Portsmouth CreatesMural located within an area of Maxstoke CloseCharles Dickens£750Completed
Portsmouth City CouncilGreening project located along Southampton RoadCosham£15,000Completed
Portsmouth City CouncilPlanting project located within Gurnard Road ParkCosham£5,000Ongoing
Drayton CentreReplacement of a community hall floor located within the Drayton CentreDrayton & Farlington£3,500Completed
Christ ChurchReplacement of a community hall floor within Christ Church Hall, PortsdownDrayton & Farlington£21,000Completed
Wilder Eastney Community GroupWilder Eastney Community planting ProjectEastney & Craneswater£854Ongoing
Portsmouth Film SocietyPurchase of a projector for outdoor cinemaEastney & Craneswater£1,600Completed
The Aldingbourne TrustPlanting scheme and localised art work on land to the east of 1 Cornwall RoadFratton£1,000Ongoing
Form+Function Urban Regeneration CICCustom-designed large scale public artwork that will be applied to a newly resurfaced basketball court within Orchard ParkFratton£6,000Completed
Shaping PortsmouthLocalised educational infrastructure by way of the purchase of IT devices that will be distributed to children via their schoolsHilsea£1,666Ongoing
Hilsea Lido Pool of the People TrustCCTV system located within the grounds of the Hilsea LidoHilsea£4,000Completed
Portsmouth Libraries and Archive Services on behalf of the residents of Coronation HomesPublishing of the second/final volume of poetry books written by the residents of Coronation HomesHilsea£537Completed
Cumberland Infant SchoolCumberland Infant School Community Wilding ProjectMilton£1,000Ongoing
Meon Infant SchoolProvision of 2no. Automated External DefibrillatorsMilton£1,015Completed
RM+Function Urban Regeneration CICCustom-designed large scale public artwork that will be applied to a newly resurfaced basketball court within Orchard ParkMilton£6,000Completed
Shaping PortsmouthLocalised educational infrastructure by way of the purchase of IT devices that will be distributed to children via their schoolsMilton£2,500Ongoing
Beddow LibraryNew community shed situated within the Beddow Library groundsMilton£3,795.83Completed
Stamshaw & Tipner Community CentreStamshaw & Tipner Community Centre improvementsNelson£2,500Ongoing
Shaping PortsmouthLocalised educational infrastructure by way of the purchase of IT devices that will be distributed to children via their schoolsNelson£1,666Ongoing
Portsmouth City CouncilRedeployable CCTV CameraNelson£9,485Completed
Portsmouth City CouncilLocalised highways safety infrastructure at Southampton Road/ Watersedge RoadPaulsgrove£7,023.41Completed
Portsmouth City CouncilConsultation and design of a one-way system within both Bromyard Crescent and Beverston RoadPaulsgrove£7,000Completed
Portsmouth Film SocietyPurchase of a projector for outdoor cinemaSt Jude£1,800Completed
Portsmouth Film SocietyPurchase of a projector for outdoor cinemaSt Thomas£1,600Completed
Portsmouth City CouncilImprovements to a localised infrastructure route (Belmont Path)St Thomas£6,500Completed
Art Space PortsmouthExhibition of archive material, imagery and related events at Art Space Portsmouth, Brougham RoadSt Thomas£1,615Completed
Portsmouth City CouncilThree benches located within Pembroke ParkSt Thomas£600Completed
Portsmouth City CouncilManchester style bollards on High StreetSt Thomas£10,484Completed
Portsmouth City CouncilPublic realm improvementsCity Wide£117,933Ongoing

2020-21

OrganisationProjectWardAmount awardedProject status
St Margaret's TeamContribution towards soft play area located within St Margaret's ChurchCentral Southsea£10,000Complete
Portsmouth Central MosqueContribution towards construction of two-storey side extensionCharles Dickens£15,000Complete
Landport Community Centre/Enable AbilityUpgrades to Landport Community CentreCharles Dickens£27,388Complete
Artist in ResidencePublic art sculpture project at Historic DockyardCharles Dickens£18,000Ongoing
Portsmouth City CouncilMusic equipment to support the Rant Music ProjectCharles Dickens£11,244Complete
St George's ChurchRefurbishment works to rear hall at St George's Church, PortseaCharles Dickens£24,800Complete
Moving on ProjectTools to support the work the Moving on Project undertakeCharles Dickens£521Complete
Men's Shed with support from Portsmouth City CouncilInstallation of community use building at Wickham Street car ParkCharles Dickens£10,575Complete
Portsmouth City CouncilArtwork mural located within the Charles Dickens Community CentreCharles Dickens£4,000Complete
Portsmouth City CouncilPublic realm improvements to Station Square & Isambard Brunel RoadCity Wide£372,940Ongoing
Portsmouth City CouncilCity Centre public realm improvementsCity Wide£437,200Ongoing
Drayton Community Centre Management CommitteeExtensive refurbishment works to main hallDrayton & Farlington£50,000Complete
Cockleshell Community Sports ClubRefurbishment works to the CockleshellEastney & Craneswater£30,000Complete
Portsmouth City CouncilRefurbishment works to two historical coal fired boilers located within Eastney Beam Engine HouseEastney & Craneswater£12,500Ongoing
Portsmouth City Council32 Christmas lights motifs for Fratton RoadFratton£7,782Complete
Portsmouth City CouncilPublishing of 133 books consisting of poems written by the residents of Coronation HomesHilsea£600Complete
St Margaret's ChurchContribution towards soft play area located within St Margaret's ChurchMilton£5,000Complete
Portsmouth City CouncilRefurbishment works to two historical coal fired boilers located within Eastney Beam Engine HouseMilton£12,500Ongoing
Portsmouth Friends of the Earth & Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife TrustPlanting scheme and associated works located on Derby RoadNelson£672Complete
Portsmouth City Council20 Christmas lights motifsNelson£4,864Complete
Portsmouth City CouncilInstallation of 1no. Automated External DefibrillatorPaulsgrove£1,495Complete
Portsmouth City CouncilReversal of existing one-way system at bredenbury Crescent and Blakemere Crescent (consultation only)Paulsgrove£600Complete
Studio 28, Portsmouth Creates & Shaping PortsmouthInstallation of artwork to the ground floor window display of the former Knight & Lee department storeSt Jude£2,000Complete
AspexContribution towards installation of physical (bronze) and virtual (augmented reality) sculpture of 'Luna Park'St Jude£5,000Complete
Portsmouth City CouncilInstallation of tree pit to accommodate 30ft. Christmas Tree located in Palmerston Road precinctSt Jude£3,847Complete

2019-20

OrganisationProjectWardAmount awardedProject status
Portsmouth City CouncilPublic Bicycle Repair Stands & Pumps - Fratton BridgeFratton£995Complete
Portsmouth City CouncilPublic Bicycle Repair Stands & Pumps - Albert Rd/Clarence PierSt Jude£1,990Complete
Portsmouth City CouncilTangier Road bollards/cycle hoopsBaffins£3,500Complete
Portsmouth City CouncilPublic Bicycle Repair Stands & Pumps - Eastern Road Cycle PathBaffins£995Complete
Rochester Road Resident AssociationRochester Road - Road Closed SignsCentral Southsea£52Complete
Portsmouth City CouncilPublic Bicycle Repair Stands & Pumps - Devonshire SquareCentral Southsea£995Complete
Buckland Community CentreCCTV provisionCharles Dickens£5,000Complete
Men's Shed with support from Portsmouth City CouncilInstallation of community use building at Wickham Street car ParkCharles Dickens£36,000Complete
St Luke's ChurchEstablishment of a co-worker spaceCharles Dickens£48,730Ongoing
Somerstown HubSomerstown Hub defibrillatorsCharles Dickens£2,990Complete
Portsmouth City CouncilPublic realm improvements to Station Square & Isambard Brunel RoadCity Wide£230,000 spent (£594,000 allocated)Ongoing
Portsmouth City CouncilCity Centre public realm improvementsCity wide£190,000 spent (£437,000 allocated)Ongoing
Portsmouth City CouncilCollege Park CCTVCopnor£1,500Complete
Portsmouth City CouncilZetland Field barrier & bollardsDrayton & Farlington£3,085Complete
Portsmouth City CouncilPublic Bicycle Repair Stands & Pumps - South Parade Pier/Eastney BeachMilton£1,990Complete
Portsmouth City CouncilLocksway Road Speed bumpsMilton£6,000Complete
Eastney Community CentreInstallation of CCTV equipment to Eastney Community CentreMilton£447Complete
Eastney & Milton Allotments Holders AssociationInstallation of defibrillator unitMilton£1,794Complete
Cottage Grove Primary SchoolRenovation of outbuildingSt Thomas£29,374Complete
Portsmouth City CouncilPublic Bicycle Repair Stands & Pumps - A3 Gyratory/Broad StreetSt Thomas£1,990Complete