Date published: 2026-10-13 | Category: Delivering for local residents, Giving people a bigger say
Outdoor learning and play, modern youth facilities and accessibility schemes are among the projects Bath and North East Somerset residents are being invited to put forward for a new round of community funding.
Communities are asked to help decide which local projects from a shortlist of 20 should receive funding through the latest round of Bath's Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL).
This year has seen record interest, with organisations requesting a total of more than £841,000. The current funding available will cover 20% of the applications submitted.
The public consultation will play a key role in shaping which projects are funded and which may be held on a reserve list should further funding become available.
The consultation https://haveyoursay.bathnes.gov.uk/bathcilfunding/ is open until 5pm on Friday, November 7 and the shortlisted projects are:
- Alice Park Trust - Inclusive and accessible play area improvements
- Avonvale Rugby Football Club - Refurbishment of the Scout Hut Building
- Bath20mphCity - Introduction of 20mph speed limits around schools
- Bath Beekeepers Association - Teaching apiary on Charlcombe Lane
- Bath BMX - Improvements to facilities at The Tumps, Odd Down
- Bath City Football Club - Accessibility improvements
- Bath Laboratory of Culture - Transformation of the courtyard at Burdall's Yard
- Bath Organic Group - Photovoltaic and battery storage installation
- Bath Rugby Foundation - Equipment for its Alternative Learning Hub
- Canal & River Trust - Completion of towpath improvements
- Climate Hub Bath - Improvements to its community venue at Bath Bus Station
- First Steps - Outdoor learning and play environment at the Community Nursery
- LUX Youth Project - Modernisation of Roundhill Youth Centre
- More Trees for B&NES - Expansion of its Central Hub and Community Tree Nursery Network
- Percy Community - Refurbishment of facilities on New King Street
- Share and Repair - Expansion of its Library of Things service
- Sporting Family Change - Accessibility and facility improvements at Hedley Hall
- Urban Garden Bath CIC - Enhancements to community facilities at Marlborough Buildings
- Your Park Bristol and Bath - Accessibility improvements at Weston Recreation Ground
- Youth Connect South West - Improvements to Southside Youth Hub
Councillor Kevin Guy, Council Leader, said: "Projects like these have a positive and lasting impact on our communities and it’s wonderful to see a huge variety of applications coming forward for the latest round of CIL funding. Please take a moment to review the shortlist and share your views - your input is instrumental in helping to ensure the funding goes where it will make the greatest difference."
Projects funded in the previous round of CIL funding earlier this year included restoration of the boundary wall at the Jewish Burial Ground, renovation work at Riverside Youth Hub and a sensory garden at Oldfield School for students with special educational needs and disabilities.
CIL is a planning charge paid on new developments and used to fund projects that benefit local communities. Since 2015, more than £2.82 million from Bath's Neighbourhood CIL has been allocated to local projects. Outside of Bath, parish and town councils directly receive and distribute the levy.
Residents can view the shortlisted projects and take part in the consultation online. Anyone who needs the information in another format should email connecting_communities@bathnes.gov.uk or call 01225 396975.