Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy
Councils are allocating Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy funds to health and public space projects.
Brent Council's Cabinet approved the redevelopment of the Gladstone Park Youth and Community Centre site for a new Health and Wellbeing Integrated Hub in November 2025, with the Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy (SCIL) contributing to the estimated £8.02m project cost. Separately, Barking and Dagenham Council's Cabinet approved £4.1 million from SCIL for Queen Mary University London's dental outreach programme in November 2025, aiming to provide care to approximately 5,200 residents annually, as stated by Councillor Cameron Geddes.
In July 2025, Brent Council's Cabinet approved a £14 million investment from the Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy to improve public spaces across the borough, including enhancements to footpaths, parks, and CCTV, as introduced by Councillor Krupa Sheth. The Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy is a funding mechanism collected by councils from developers to invest in local infrastructure improvements and community projects. No upcoming discussions or decisions regarding the levy are currently scheduled.
Key facts
- Brent Council's Cabinet approved the redevelopment of the Gladstone Park Youth and Community Centre site on 17 November 2025. Source
- Barking and Dagenham Council's Cabinet approved £4.1 million from SCIL for a dental outreach programme on 11 November 2025. Source
- The dental outreach programme aims to provide crucial dental care to approximately 5,200 residents annually. Source
- Brent Council approved a £14 million investment from SCIL for public spaces in July 2025. Source
- The £14 million investment includes up to £10,683,000 for carriageway, footway, street lighting, and tree stump removal. Source
About this summary
This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.