infrastructure development
Croydon Council is revising its infrastructure funding mechanism, while Havering Council is scrutinising how infrastructure supports new housing developments.
Croydon Council's Cabinet approved a revised Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) charging schedule in September 2026, with Full Council recommended to adopt it. The changes aim to generate increased revenue for infrastructure development by updating rates and introducing CIL charges for new development types. The current schedule, in place since 2013, is considered outdated, and the revision seeks to reflect current economic conditions and support growth outlined in the Croydon Local Plan.
Meanwhile, Havering Council's Place Overview and Scrutiny Sub Committee decided in September 2026 to scrutinise past regeneration projects to learn lessons for future developments. Councillors identified the critical need to ensure housing developments are robustly supported by essential infrastructure, which will be a significant focus of their work programme for the upcoming municipal year. No further council meetings are currently scheduled to discuss infrastructure development.
Key facts
- Croydon Council's Cabinet approved a revised Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) charging schedule in September 2026. Source
- Croydon's Full Council is recommended to adopt the revised CIL schedule. Source
- Havering Council's Place Overview and Scrutiny Sub Committee decided in September 2026 to scrutinise past regeneration projects. Source
- Havering councillors identified the need for essential infrastructure to support housing developments. Source
- Croydon's current CIL charging schedule has been in place since 2013. Source
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