Six neighbourhood projects across Westminster will share more than £770,000 in funding from the Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (NCIL), following approval by Cabinet Member for Planning and Economic Development, Councillor Geoff Barraclough.
The latest round of NCIL grants will deliver new community facilities, improve accessibility, and support greener living – helping to make Westminster a fairer, healthier and more sustainable city for everyone.
Councillor Barraclough said:
“Through Fairer Westminster we’re putting residents first — investing in safer schools, greener spaces and stronger communities. These projects show how Labour is making development work for local people, not just developers.”
Each of the six approved projects supports a key goal of the Fairer Westminster strategy:
- Caring for Carers Trust – St Mary’s A&E Barge (Hyde Park & Paddington) – £244,081 to create a floating wellbeing hub for NHS staff. (Fairer health – supporting the people who care for our city.)
- St Marylebone CE School (Marylebone) – £213,196 to replace two faulty lifts and improve accessibility. (A city for all – removing barriers for people with mobility challenges.)
- The Exchange Community Hub (Little Venice & Maida Vale) – £202,321 for solar panels, EV chargers and a community food-growing garden. (Greener future – tackling the climate emergency and cost of living together.)
- Christ Church Bentinck CE Primary School (Marylebone) – £27,712 for CCTV, access control and lockdown systems, keeping pupils and families safe. (Fairer communities – protecting children and creating safer neighbourhoods.)
- Feathers Association (Marylebone) – £74,172 to refurbish its multi-use games area with inclusive, interactive play equipment. (Fairer opportunities – supporting young people’s wellbeing and inclusion.)
- Hinde Street Methodist Church (Marylebone) – £13,000 to repair the roof of a much-loved community venue. (Thriving neighbourhoods – preserving heritage and supporting local life.)
What is Neighbourhood CIL?
When new developments are built in Westminster, developers are required to pay the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) – a contribution towards the local infrastructure that helps support growth. A share of this, Neighbourhood CIL, is set aside to fund projects in areas close by the new floorspace, ensuring that development directly benefits the people who live nearby.
Since Westminster’s CIL programme began in 2016, nearly £29 million has been allocated to neighbourhood projects, with over £13 million still available for future rounds.
Councillor Barraclough added:
“Fairer Westminster means giving every community a stake in how our city grows. By using NCIL to fund local priorities, we’re delivering real improvements that residents can see and feel — from safer schools to cleaner energy.”