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Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) - West Bridgford Consultations

Rushcliffe Borough Council Collects Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) contributions to enable local services, infrastructure and facilities to be supported in meeting the needs of a growing population, and to serve greater numbers of users.

As part of the use of these funds a percentage is set aside to be spent at a more localised level and this money is usually managed by the local Parish or Town Council. As West Bridgford has no Parish Council the Borough Council takes on this role, but must decide how this funding is used in consultation with the local community.

Expressions of interest have recently been invited from local community groups and organisations that would have projects locally that could benefit from this funding. 

Views are being sought on these projects and the Borough Council would invite people to complete the online survey.

This current consultation will be open until 23:59 on Thursday February 19.

Details of the eligible projects on which the Borough Council is seeking views of the community are listed below:

·     1st Lady Bay Scouts – Stackable chairs

Submitted by: 1st Lady Bay Scouts

Summary: The scout group would like to put on more community events and open up its choir sessions to larger audiences. At present, the group only have “21 quite dodgy chairs”. The venue is also used by the Lady Bay Arts group who have highlighted a lack of chairs as a barrier to larger events. 

Abbey Park Community Association – First aid training and equipment

Submitted by: Abby Park Community Association

Summary: Provide and maintain safe and healthy conditions and environments for all of the group's volunteers plus members of the public attending various events which the group holds through the year.

RBC and Friends of the Hook – Storage building repairs

Submitted by: Rushcliffe Borough Council and The Friends of the Hook

Summary: The proposal involves carrying out necessary remedial repairs to the storage building and arranging a lease with the Friends of the Hook. The facility will then serve as a base for storing tools and equipment, supporting working party activities, and facilitating community events at the local nature reserve.

Corsairs Rugby Club – Upgraded clubhouse facilities at Lady Bay Sports Ground

Submitted by: Corsairs Rugby Club

Summary: Upgrade to clubhouse facilities on Lady Bay Sports Ground for Nottingham Corsairs rugby club to improve both user access to facility and enable greater access to other non-rugby groups for community based activity; further improve access to inner city users brought to West Bridgford by the new footbridge across the river.

Activities are not limited to Rugby, but the Rugby Club regularly attracts 150 users per week. Potential for funding from organisations such as Sport England, the RFU, and the ECB. 

Grantham Canal Society – Canal maintenance and repairs

Submitted by: Grantham Canal Society

Summary: By improving our operational capacity at the Western Base, this project will help secure the long-term sustainability of restoration activity in West Bridgford, encourage new community participation, and contribute to maintaining an attractive and biodiverse green corridor for residents and visitors alike.

An increase in equipment will allow more volunteers to get involved, By strengthening the volunteer base and improving their capacity to deliver regular, safe, and effective canal restoration, this project will help ensure the Grantham Canal continues to meet the needs of West Bridgford’s expanding population.

Nottinghamshire County Rowing Association - Improved storage and rest facilities

Submitted by: Nottinghamshire County Rowing Association

Summary: The proposal is to transform an existing storage area and create athlete and coach rest facilities at the rear of the boathouse which will avoid the need for a 5 minute walk back to the main water sports centre to use facilities there.

This would provide a place for athletes to store possessions during training, to rest between sessions and could be used as a meeting space outside of training increasing the capacity to provide training and the efficiency of training sessions.

Notts Gymnastics Academy – Development of ancillary spaces

Submitted by: Notts Gymnastics Academy

Summary: Previous works have resulted in growth of some 50% in community participation. The final phases of a three phase improvement project is focused on ancillary accommodation; improving accessibility of changing rooms; creating a more welcoming and functional reception area; creating an inclusive space to better cater to participants with additional needs and Digital development to enhance marketing and engagement to attract new members and audiences.

West Bridgford Scouts – Wightman Hall roof repairs

Submitted by: West Bridgford Scouts

Summary: The hall is well used not just by scouts but also by Beavers, Cubs and Squirrels, mostly in the evenings, with the hall also being used by Mother and Toddler Groups, Line Dancing, Pilates, Indoor Bowls, Karate clubs and several other community groups during the days.

The limited thermal insulation means the hall is expensive to heat in winter and overheats easily in summer limiting its capacity and increasing operational costs. 

St Paul’s Community Wellbeing Hub – Resources for existing projects

Submitted by: St Paul's Community Wellbeing Hub

Summary: These existing courses and projects 'Youth Space', 'Craft Club' and 'Relax, Refresh, Restore', already exist and already have funding for staffing from elsewhere. In recent years, new developments I the area have resulted in greater demand for these courses and projects particularly whilst some development await delivery of their own more local community facilities.

The request is for supplies and resources to facilitate the continuation of these activities at the higher demand level they are now facing. Only the ‘Craft Club’ seems to be a relatively new project having begun in August this year (funding for that element £220).

NHS Social Prescribing Service – Year 2 of Social Prescribing Service

Submitted by: NHS Social Prescribing Service

Summary: The project has already supported over 750 people through over 250 sessions.

The project for the coming year would include:
Mind Over Mountains partnership – walks and hikes; Practitioner & tutor sessions at the Hub; National Water Sports Centre sessions; Sauna hood and open water swim and sauna sessions; Development of online and weekend activities to engage those working and hard to reach; Climbing Matters programme; Cultural Celebration Days; Equipment for the Hub; Peer Support Programmes; Social media & digital outreach.

West Bridgford Canal Group (WeBCan) – Reed clearance along Grantham Canal

Submitted by: West Bridgford Canal Group

Summary:  The work requires specialist contractors but supported by volunteers from the group. The funding request would be to cover the costs of contractors but would leverage in volunteer support to maximise impact and make the canal a more attractive and enjoyable area for people to explore and enjoy. Similar work on another stretch was funded last year through UKSPF funding.

RBC - Greythorn Drive Play Area astro-turf resurfacing

Submitted by: Rushcliffe Borough Council 

Summary: Improvements to and replacement of surfacing of the 1990's Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) at Greythorn Drive Play Area. The previous astro-turf surfacing had to be removed in the Summer due to health and safety concerns.

 £16k towards a £48,000 cost of renovations is already secured leaving a £30,000 funding shortfall. A bid of £25k is requested towards bringing the MUGA back into use.

RBC - West Park Junior Play Area equipment replacement and upgrades

Submitted by: Rushcliffe Brough Council

Summary: The play area is currently closed owing to failure of the safety surfacing, an opportunity exists to enhance and replace all play equipment as part of a resurfacing project. The project has been tendered at a value of £75k and a contribution of 25k towards the works is sought. 

RBC – West Park Multi-Use Games Area redevelopment works

Submitted by: Rushcliffe Borough Council

Summary: West Park currently has a Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) which is undergoing redevelopment to meet the growing needs of West Bridgford for enhanced play opportunities which aligns with the Rushcliffe play strategy recommendations.

The main works of the new MUGA is in the capital programme, however it has been identified that further works outside of the £77k project budget will be required to safeguard against the tree-roof damage affecting the current surfacing. The bid seeks £25k to cover the additional costs of this work to ensure that the new MUGA is delivered in a way as to maximise longevity. 

Find out more about the CIL projects which have been funded following previous rounds of consultation.

Community Infrastructure Levy