London Borough of Lewisham, GB places ward development funds in resident hands
London Borough of Lewisham, GB Ward Development
The borough engaged in a six-week process with residents selecting spending priorities for their wards. Priorities were identified and narrowed through the Commonplace platform and at local assemblies. Borough officials approved final projects based on suggestions from residents. This biennial initiative relies on the Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (NCIL) - a tax applied to development projects - for funding.
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Lewisham Council - We've introduced an innovative scheme to allocate money from developers to areas with most need
The move is the first of its kind for a local authority and gives residents the power to vote to decide where the new investment goes.
Welcome to NCIL - but what will it all mean for the ward and our neighbourhood? - Ladywell Live
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