Could Neighbourhood CIL fund projects in your community?
The council awards funding to individuals or organisations to help deliver local infrastructure in neighbourhoods across the city. This funding is called Neighbourhood CIL. It can be used to support any services or facilities that support residents and visitors, for example, tidying up a public open space, running a new class at a community centre, and providing equipment for youth activities.
The funding is awarded through a quarterly application process intended to allow the local community to propose infrastructure projects that positively shape the area and help residents achieve their vision for their neighbourhood. Applications can be made by any individual or organisation, including Neighbourhood Forums, other local community groups or community members, or even the council. We work directly with applicants to give your proposal the greatest chance of success.
View a map of all NCIL projects which have been allocated funding.
Watch our case study to see how we’ve funded previous projects.
We have a comprehensive guide to applying for Neighbourhood CIL including answers to the most frequently asked questions.
How to apply
Applications for NCIL funding are accepted four times a year, with the 2024 windows detailed below. Applicants must complete the NCIL Application Form, available on this page, and provide any relevant supporting documentation.
Engagement with Officers is an essential part of the application process. Satisfactorily pre-application engagement with Officers must be completed prior to submission. This engagement will provide applicants with advice and guidance on the NCIL application process.
Officers will be available at NCIL pre-application engagement events prior to each submission round.
If you cannot attend one of our events but would still like to engage with us, you can do so through a meeting or phone call. Please email us at [email protected] to arrange a private session.
Upcoming deadlines
| Round | Applications open | Application deadline | Pre-application engagement sessions | Deadline for pre-application engagement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | 27 January 2025 | 31 January 2025 |
3 December 2024 and 17 December 2024 |
10 January 2025 |
| Spring | 28 April 2025 | 2 May 2025 |
4 March 2025 and 18 March 2025 |
11 April 2025 |
| Summer | 28 July 2025 | 1 August 2025 | To be confirmed | 11 July 2025 |
To apply, download the application form, fill it out, and return it by emailing [email protected]
How much Neighbourhood CIL is available in Westminster?
| Neighbourhood area | Collected | Allocated | Spent | Available balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayswater | £803,000 | £35,000 | £97,000 | £671,000 |
| Belgravia | £773,000 | £49,000 | £300,000 | £424,000 |
| Church Street | £612,000 | £363,000 | £106,00 | £143,000 |
| Churchill Gardens Estate | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| Ebury Bridge | £480,000 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £480,000 |
| Fitzrovia West | £829,000 | £300,000 | £109,000 | £420,000 |
| Hyde Park and Paddington | £1,287,000 | £425,000 | £360,000 | £502,000 |
| Knightsbridge | £371,000 | £20,000 | £20,000 | £331,000 |
| Little Venice and Maida Vale | £2,108,000 | £302,000 | £203,000 | £1,603,000 |
| Maida Hill | £34,000 | £86,000 | £20,000 | £-73,000 |
| Marylebone | £3,057,000 | £1,381,000 | £742,000 | £934,000 |
| Mayfair | £4,629,000 | £1,279,000 | £154,000 | £3,196,000 |
| Notting Hill East | £84,000 | £10,000 | £0.00 | £74,000 |
| Pimlico | £167,000 | £57,000 | £0.00 | £110,000 |
| Queen's Park | £15,000 | £0.00 | £3,000 | £12,000 |
| Soho | £1,041,000 | £144,000 | £61,000 | £837,000 |
| South East Bayswater | £865,000 | £30,000 | £120,000 | £715,000 |
| St James's | £356,000 | £18,000 | £0.00 | £337,000 |
|
St John's Wood |
£1,000,000 |
£56,000 |
£1,412,000 |
£532,000 |
|
Victoria |
£1,869,000 |
£100,000 |
£38,000 |
£1,731,000 |
| Westbourne | £475,000 | £88,000 | £108,000 | £279,000 |
| Outside Neighbourhood areas | £2,459,000 | £1,584,000 | £527,000 | £347,000 |
| Total NCIL available balance for all areas | £24,321,000 | £6,329,000 | £4,380,000 | £13,613,000 |
Balances are as of 12 August 2024. Balances are based on accounting information available at the time and are subject to amendment.
What is infrastructure?
Public infrastructure includes all kinds of services and facilities needed to support life in the city.
Infrastructure includes roads and public transport, communications services like broadband, water and wastewater systems and drainage, schools, sporting and recreational facilities, parks and other open spaces, railway stations , bus stops, and community centres. Public realm improvements and creating new public spaces and community facilities such as playgrounds, community hubs, and other places where people gather.
How do I know if NCIL is the right funding option for me?
NCIL must be spent on the provision, improvement, replacement, operation and maintenance of infrastructure needed to support the city's growth or mitigate the impact of a development. Projects must also meet all of our local policies and criteria and have regard to national legislation and guidance. You can find out more about that here:
Neighbourhood CIL Toolkit from Locality
We can't fund projects that aren't or help to facilitate community infrastructure. If you don't think your project fits the minimum criteria, look at the other funding options in the council. Review all the options available to you to have the best chance of receiving funding and not causing your project to be delayed.
