North Yorkshire Council is preparing to review three priority projects that could receive a combined £804,000 through its latest round of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) allocations. The proposals sit within a new Infrastructure Business Plan that will guide the deployment of future CIL revenue across the county.
Executive member for open to business, Cllr Mark Crane, whose responsibilities include economic development and regeneration, said: “It is vital that we have a single, strategic plan for how Community Infrastructure Levy money is allocated and spent each year.
“That will allow us to provide greater clarity, transparency and consistency on how Community Infrastructure Levy money should be spent, and identify which projects are of most critical need in order to deliver sustainable growth across North Yorkshire.
“The advantage of Community Infrastructure Levy is that we can pool funding received from multiple developments, and use it to improve wider infrastructure projects that are not site-specific and that can benefit a greater number of residents.
“These proposals will be carefully considered by the executive next week.”
The funding package includes £500,000 for early feasibility work on the Barlby Road gateway scheme, which intends to improve the main approach into Selby through upgraded footpaths, new cycling links, enhanced public spaces, and features that reflect local heritage.
Up to £300,000 has been earmarked to support the expansion of Easingwold Community Primary School. The site faces capacity issues following recent housing growth that delivered about 800 new homes. The council is assessing options for temporary classrooms, improved access routes, and new parking provision. A full expansion would still require additional capital and further approval.
A £4,000 contribution has also been proposed to support upgrades at Slingsby Sports Club, including improved accessibility and enhancements to recreational and catering facilities.
North Yorkshire Council collected more than £2.3 million in CIL during 2024/25. More than £2 million has already been reinvested in local infrastructure and £217,000 distributed to town and parish councils. The authority also secured £10.5 million in Section 106 funding during the same period for site-specific improvements linked to new developments.
Funding commitments previously made by the former Hambleton and Ryedale district councils, including a 3G pitch in Bedale and an expansion of Norton Lodge Primary School, will be revisited once those projects move closer to delivery.
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