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2nd Report - Condition and maintenance of Local Roads in England
Public Accounts Committee
HC 349
Published 17 January 2025
Recommendations
27
Accepted in Part
Significant unspent Community Infrastructure Levy funds exist, with potential for transport investment.
Recommendation
Just over half of local planning authorities in England charge a Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) to fund local infrastructure for new developments.55 This levy can be used to increase the capacity of or to repair existing infrastructure, including transport, flood …
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Government Response Summary
The government agrees, noting existing guidance already covers CIL use for infrastructure. It will explore with MHLG how Infrastructure Funding Statements can be better communicated at a community level to increase awareness of CIL and its potential spending.
HM Treasury
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