Southend-on-Sea
East Of England
Southend-on-Sea's latest Infrastructure Funding Statement (2023/24) reports £718,359.9 in Section 106 developer contributions received and £261,377.89 spent. The council holds £2.2 million in unspent Section 106 balances.
Total unspent S106 balance
£2.2 million
As of 2023/24
Reported in the 2023/24 statement
S106 Received
£718,359.9
S106 Spent
£261,377.89
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 (2023/24)
CIL Received
£559,639.96
CIL Spent
£214,577.5
CIL Held
£4.4 million
Breakdown by Purpose (2023/24)
| Purpose | Received | Spent | Held |
|---|---|---|---|
| Affordable Housing | £401,344.2 | – | – |
| Education | £273,431.94 | – | – |
| Highways & Transport | £22,000 | – | – |
| Open Space & Recreation | – | – | £1.8 million |
| Other | £21,584.76 | – | – |
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 Southend-on-Sea hold?
According to its 2023/24 Infrastructure Funding Statement, Southend-on-Sea holds £2.2 million in unspent Section 106 contributions.
Does Southend-on-Sea charge CIL?
Yes, Southend-on-Sea charges the Community Infrastructure Levy in addition to Section 106 contributions.
Where does Southend-on-Sea publish its Infrastructure Funding Statement?
Southend-on-Sea's IFS is published on their website. You can view it directly or use our data above for a clearer summary.