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NCIL Survey

Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (NCIL) Survey

The NCIL is money the Council collects from new developments within the borough that can be spent on local infrastructure projects. Read more about the NCIL&nbsp;<a href="https://walthamforestneighbourhoods.commonplace.is/proposals/AboutNCIL/step1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>. Due to the Council&rsquo;s legal obligation to ensure residents have a say in how NCIL is used, and to help inform the Council&rsquo;s ambition to ensure all our neighbourhoods can thrive, we want to know what type of projects you think the NCIL money would be best spent on within your neighbourhood.The data gathered via this survey will be used anonymously, meaning that while comments and views contributed may be used publicly, they will not be attributed or shared in a way that is identifiable.This survey should take no longer than five minutes to complete.Click <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/privacynotice" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> to read Waltham Forest&#39;s corporate privacy notice.

Find out where NCIL comes from and how it can be spent.

Learn more about NCIL

What does NCIL stand for?

NCIL stands for the &lsquo;Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy&rsquo; and is the neighbourhood portion of the Community Infrastructure Levy.

Where does the money come from?

The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a charge that we place on new developments within the Borough to fund the infrastructure needed to support the development, such as schools and roads. It was introduced by Government through the Planning Act 2008. Waltham Forest have been collecting CIL since 2014.15% of CIL money goes into the Neighbourhood pot (NCIL), to be spent in consultation with the community in areas where development is taking place.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1636110715/projects/ikidqedtoontp7gvsazd.png" style="width: 900px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib">

What can it be spent on?

All Community Infrastructure Levy money must be spent on infrastructure related to demands and impacts that result from development in an area. There is more flexibility for the Neighbourhood pot though. For example, unlike the rest of the CIL we collect, the Neighbourhood pot could be spent on projects related to cultural infrastructure as well as physical infrastructure like roads and schools.All projects must comply with CIL regulation 59F:59F 3) The charging authority may use the CIL to which this regulation applies, or&nbsp;cause it to be used, to support the development of the relevant area by funding&mdash;(a) the provision, improvement, replacement, operation or maintenance of&nbsp;infrastructure; or&nbsp;(b) anything else that is concerned with addressing the demands that development&nbsp;places on an area.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1635867488/projects/tj1mwwb6qhkagom0uyht.jpg" style="width: 900px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="An image of women cycling.">

Why are we consulting?

We have a legal obligation to consult our residents on their neighbourhood priorities and what they would like the Neighbourhood pot to be spent on. The findings of this consultation will directly inform the allocation of funds towards particular projects submitted by community groups and organisations.

When/ how can you engage?

You will be able to complete a digital survey via this Commonplace platform as well as Survey Monkey. Please choose one digital survey to complete. You can also request a hard copy to be posted to you using the email address or telephone number at the bottom of this page. This consultation will run from the 8th November until early January.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1635867515/projects/fs0vdherxroha9m55627.jpg" style="width: 900px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="An image of a man coaching a young boy in football.">

What about the Highams Park Neighbourhood Plan?

In areas where there is a neighbourhood plan in place 25% of the CIL money collected from development taking place in this area goes into the neighbourhood pot. In Highams Park, the projects will be evaluated in regard to how well they respond to the priorities and infrastructure needed to address the demands of development that has already been identified in the neighbourhood plan. Any projects submitted outside of the neighbourhood plan will have to conform to the priorities identified in this consultation.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1635867607/projects/bd52yde0wginefinb1px.jpg" style="width: 900px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="An image of two trees in a children's outdoor play area.">

What happens after this consultation?

As a result of this consultation, we will be able to establish a list of neighbourhood priorities in the borough. Once we have this, we intend to invite community groups and organisations to submit bids and project proposals for NCIL funding. All bids will be assessed through a transparent assessment and allocation process. To be successful, bids will need to demonstrate that they align to the identified neighbourhood priorities. Further details on the bidding process will follow, and we will reach out to existing community groups to discuss this further over the coming months.

For further information or to request a hard copy to post back to the Town Hall please contact:

<a href="mailto:danielle.dempsey@walthamforest.gov.uk">danielle.dempsey@walthamforest.gov.uk</a><a href="mailto:Danielle.dempsey@walthamforest.gov.uk"></a>Tel: 020 8496 3000 | Ext: 4948<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1635867557/projects/kawknahtqypkbsh08mge.jpg" style="width: 900px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="An image of Waltham Forest Town Hall.">

Tell us about what is and isn't on offer a short distance from your home.

15-Minute Neighbourhoods Survey

To help us create a borough where all neighbourhoods can thrive, the Council is keen to hear about where you live, work, and play, and about what is and isn&rsquo;t on offer a short distance from your home.&nbsp;The data gathered via this survey will be used anonymously, meaning that while comments and views contributed may be used publicly, they will not be attributed or shared in a way that is identifiable.This survey should take no longer than ten minutes to complete.Click&nbsp;<a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/privacynotice" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here&nbsp;</a>to read Waltham Forest&#39;s corporate privacy notice.Click &lsquo;next&rsquo; to start the survey.

1. Health, care, and wellbeing

Access to health and care services and wellbeing support are important for healthy and prosperous people and communities. They include GP practices, dentists, pharmacies, care facilities, support groups and community-based services.

2. Education and lifelong learning

Access to facilities and services for education and lifelong learning benefit local communities and give individuals opportunities to thrive. They include nurseries, schools, colleges, libraries, places to train and learn new skills and informal learning opportunities.

3. Facilities and amenities

Facilities, services and amenities are the things we need to live and enjoy life. They include shops, and places to eat and drink.

4. Play and recreation

Good places encourage children to play and allow adults to enjoy leisure and sporting activities. Opportunities for play and recreation improve quality of life and health and wellbeing.

5. Moving around

Active travel is good for our health and the environment. Easy movement along pleasant, safe routes that are well designed, maintained and accessible to all can encourage active travel.

6. Public transport

Access to affordable, reliable and well-connected public transport is important for everyone. Good public transport can encourage people to get around in ways that are better for the environment.

7. Natural space

Natural space includes parks and woodlands, fields, and the green space or trees alongside paths and roads. These are good for wildlife, improve air quality and benefit health and wellbeing.

8. Housing and community

The homes available locally affect who lives in an area and how a place looks and feels. Good places have a mix of quality homes for families and people of different ages and incomes.

9. Social contact

Social interaction is important and social contact can improve health and wellbeing. Good places provide a variety of spaces to meet and spend time with others.

10. Identity and belonging

How a place looks and what other people think of it can be important. A strong local identity helps build pride in place and communities.

11. Feeling safe

How safe a place feels can affect how and where people spend their time. There are different reasons a place can feel safe or unsafe and things that improve feelings of safety in an area for everyone.

Learn more and tell us about what is and isn't on offer a short distance from your home.

15-Minute Neighbourhoods

One of Waltham Forest&#39;s top priorities is developing a borough where every one of our residents can easily access what they need to live a fulfilling and healthy life within their local area.&nbsp;Ambitious and innovative work is already underway across Waltham Forest to bring us closer to this idea of a 15-Minute Neighbourhood. But with your help we can go even further.<h3>You can complete our 15-Minute Neighbourhoods Survey and tell us about where you live, work, and play, and about what is and isn&#39;t on offer a short distance from your home.</h3>The survey should take no longer than ten minutes to complete.<h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://walthamforest.research.net/r/15MNSurvey" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1638872864/projects/wtiuwigrq4zhvzszd1dd.png" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></a></h4>Check out our video below to learn more about 15-minute neighbourhoods in Waltham Forest.<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4kZ9yVbOW18" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe>

One of Waltham Forest's top priorities is developing a borough where every one of our residents can easily access what they need to live a fulfilling and healthy life within their local area

15-Minute Neighbourhoods Map

Show us the places you love in your local neighbourhood.

Photo submission

Submit a photo of your favourite local place

To help us create a borough where all neighbourhoods can thrive, the Council is keen to see and hear about the places you love in your local neighbourhood. <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1652178094/projects/h2pgbswixkzajug9o8ri.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-fil fr-rounded" style="width: 800px;"> Click the button below to submit a photo of your favourite local place, and tell us about why you love it. <h3><a href="https://walthamforest.research.net/r/15MNphoto" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1652175732/projects/bc5tj4fllqnm3rf5pl0k.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-fil"></a></h3> If you haven&#39;t already, check out our video below to learn more about 15-minute neighbourhoods in Waltham Forest. <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4kZ9yVbOW18" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><h3> </h3>

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