Reading Borough Council – Consultation on priorities for the allocation of the neighbourhood portion of the Community Infrastructure Levy
RBC collects money for infrastructure from new developments through the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). This is a charge based on the floorspace of new developments.
Under the CIL regulations, the Council needs to put 15% of the collected CIL money towards infrastructure in the relevant area where development takes place. This is referred to here as ‘15% local CIL’. For many other authorities, this means passing the money to parish councils, but in Reading, as there are no parishes, it can be spent on local schemes within the Borough.
Of the remaining CIL, 80% is used for strategic infrastructure, and this usually means items within the Council’s capital programme. The Council can retain 5% for administration of CIL.
This consultation is about how we should prioritise spending the 15% local CIL. We last consulted on this matter in February 2021 and the comments made have helped us to allocate £4.7 million since 2021 to local projects, many of which have now been completed or are well underway.
The consultation asks what your main priorities are for how we should spend 15% local CIL. This feedback will be one of the main factors we will consider in future allocations.
How to respond
Please respond to the consultation by using the webform here. Please ensure that you have submitted your comments by 5pm on 18th February 2026.
If you have any questions, please contact the CIL team on CIL@reading.gov.uk.
Planning Policy Team
Planning, Transport and Public Protection | Directorate of Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services
Reading Borough Council
Civic Offices
Bridge Street
Reading
RG1 2LU