Preston
North West
Preston's latest Infrastructure Funding Statement (2024/25) reports £1.6 million in Section 106 developer contributions received and £908,572 spent. The council holds £8.2 million in unspent Section 106 balances.
Total unspent S106 balance
£8.2 million
As of 2024/25
Reported in the 2024/25 statement
S106 Received
£1.6 million
S106 Spent
£908,572
Councils report these figures differently — some as activity in the year, others as running totals. Figures are shown as published in the council's own statement.
Community Infrastructure Levy (2024/25)
CIL Received
£3.2 million
CIL Spent
£2.5 million
CIL Held
£1.9 million
Breakdown by Purpose (2024/25)
| Purpose | Received | Spent | Held |
|---|---|---|---|
| Affordable Housing | £604,531 | £227,600 | – |
| Highways & Transport | £1 million | £46,145.68 | £112,291 |
| Health | £0 | £568,030 | – |
| Open Space & Recreation | £130,350 | £75,000 | £75,000 |
| Education | £38,850 | £0 | – |
| Other | £170,752.32 | £91,797 | £149,240.71 |
Trend Over Time
Figures are shown as published in each year's Infrastructure Funding Statement. Councils change what they report from year to year — the held balance in particular can reflect different measures in different years — so this column may not add up like a bank statement.
| Year | Received | Spent | Held |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | £1.6 million | £908,572 | £8.2 million |
| 2023/24 | – | – | £172,500 |
What is Section 106?
Under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, developers pay contributions to local councils to offset the impact of new developments. This money funds affordable housing, schools, roads, parks, and health facilities. Read our complete guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much unspent Section 106 money does Preston hold?
According to its 2024/25 Infrastructure Funding Statement, Preston holds £8.2 million in unspent Section 106 contributions.
Does Preston charge CIL?
Yes, Preston charges the Community Infrastructure Levy in addition to Section 106 contributions.
Where does Preston publish its Infrastructure Funding Statement?
We haven't yet located Preston's Infrastructure Funding Statement online. If you know where it is, please let us know.