East Cambridgeshire District Council has once again put communities at the forefront by adding two more projects to the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Infrastructure list.

Following approval at a meeting of the Finance and Assets Committee, the Council has approved allocations towards the Littleport Youth and Community Centre project and the St Mary’s, Ely, Building Transformation Project.

The Littleport Youth and Community Centre Project funding will contribute to the construction of a new sustainable youth and community facility in Littleport to provide a safe and secure environment for young people, and a location where outreach work and professional support can be delivered for the community.

Funding for the St Mary’s Ely, Building Transformation Project will focus on a redesign of internal space of the Church which in turn will improve accessibility, provide more flexible spaces, offer enhanced hospitality and reduce the carbon footprint.

Councillor David Brown Chairman of the Finance and Assets Committee, said: “I am really pleased that we’ve been able to add yet more valuable projects to our CIL Infrastructure list.

“CIL contributions are extremely valuable to allow us as a Council to be able to support community projects across the district and this is a prime example of how well this works.

“I am looking forward to seeing these vital community assets come to fruition in the near future and hope that residents can make full use of these fantastic facilities when they become available.”

Projects which improve health provision, community assets and flood/water management schemes are among those already on the CIL Infrastructure list for East Cambridgeshire.

The Community Infrastructure Levy is a charge which can be imposed by local authorities on new development in their area, this charge is then reinvested to deliver the infrastructure that support new developments and community assets.

More information can be found in the Finance and Assets agenda.