All applications for grants funded by Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) require a public consultation. The applications will be posted on this page for 14 days so that the local community can comment on the proposal.
Please remember to include the project code as well as the project name for your comments to be valid and considered.
The list of current consultations available to comment on and view are listed below.
Oldbury
Project Name: Smethwick Photographic Society
Project Code: OLD17
Survey Duration: Monday 24th June 2024 - Monday 8th July 2024
Project Details:
Smethwick Photographic Society is a well-established registered charity that offers help to amateur and professional photographers. The organisation put on sessions and lectures every Thursday for people to learn about photography and have the opportunity to showcase their work.
The organisation has been based at The Old Schoolhouse in Oldbury since 1999. The location is a very popular and is visited by large numbers of people, including the group’s 150 members. Due to this, the organisation is keen to improve the gallery.
The current lighting in the gallery is not colour corrected, which means the photographs are not seen at their best.
The organisation is requesting CIL funding to purchase specialist display board lighting. This will enhance the photographs and improve the experience for visitors and artists.
The group are confident that it will not only improve the current visitors experience but will also encourage new membership.
Amount of CIL funding being requested is £2,000.00
Wednesbury
Project Name: Fixed Cricket Nets
Project Code: WED23
Survey Duration: Wednesday 26th June 2024 - Wednesday 10th July 2024
Project Details:
Wednesbury Cricket Club is a community group that has been running for around 150 years, providing children and adults with the opportunity to practise and play cricket.
The Cricket Club has seen an increase in membership and supports several adults and children’s teams. The club wants to provide improved facilities to support their increased numbers, with over 150 Members currently registered.
The group is requesting CIL funding to purchase and install a new 3-lane fixed cricket net with a security fence.
This will allow the group to provide more training opportunities for their teams and recruit additional members, providing more local people with the opportunity to play cricket.
Amount of CIL funding being requested is £4,000.00.