More than £200,000 in grants has been awarded to fund improvements to community buildings, facilities and new equipment to benefit people and communities across Surrey Heath.
Upgraded pathways in parks, an accessible minibus, CCTV cameras, and enhanced community facilities are among the successful projects.
Local community facilities and groups will receive the funding through Surrey Heath Borough Council from the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Fund following decisions made at the latest Executive meeting on 17 March.
Community Infrastructure Levy funding consists of ringfenced payments made by developers for development taking place in the borough. The money is used to help build and improve the infrastructure our communities need to grow and thrive.
The following grants were awarded:
- £60,000 for key pathway improvements at Lightwater Country Park and Turf Hill. This will help address ongoing issues with flooding that make parts of the network unsafe and inaccessible. The project aims to improve year-round access, prevent habitat damage from informal paths, and enhance visitor experience while protecting the park’s ecological value.
- £35,000 for new Public Realm CCTV in Camberley town centre and Old Dean. The upgraded cameras will improve the quality of coverage and contribute to the safety and security of visitors to these locations.
- £25,995 to the local Parity for Disability charity towards buying a second-hand adapted minibus to provide safe, reliable, and accessible transport in Surrey Heath for adults with profound learning and physical disabilities.
- £23,928 for improved fencing and entrance gates, and new matting and flooring in the entrance corridor and toilets at Frimley Community Centre. This will enhance the safety, security and quality of the venue for the local community.
- £20,000 for pathway improvements to Camberley Park, to deliver resilient, all-weather pathways for better access to play facilities and the Obelisk.
- £15,983 towards an air source heat pump and other improvements to the 1st Frimley Green & Mytchett Scout Group. This will improve energy efficiency, help manage operating costs, and deliver an upgraded venue for local Girl Guides and Scouting groups.
- £12,000 for refurbishment of the toilets including accessibility improvements at Mytchett Bowls Club. The upgraded facilities will help provide the opportunity for more members of the community to be active in an outside environment.
- £10,000 for improvements and repairs to the roof at Camberley Baptist Church, to allow the building to be used for community use.
- £2,984 for thermal insulation at the Camberley 478 Scout Group Hall to increase the comfort and efficiency of the main hall for all users including youth groups and local community organisations.
Surrey Heath Portfolio Holder for the Built Environment and Regulation Cllr Alan Ashbery said: “The range of grants awarded reflects our aim of benefitting as many people as possible across Surrey Heath. They come from the developer-funded Community Infrastructure Fund, rather than day-to-day council budgets.
“They also support a number of the council’s key priorities including promoting healthier and more inclusive communities, facilitating improved access to open space and recreation, protecting our environment, and the provision of energy efficiency and carbon reduction measures in community buildings supports the drive to net zero.
“We remain focused on making a difference through our ongoing action and support for our communities.”
At the meeting, it was also agreed that in the future the Call for CIL Projects process, introduced for the latest round of applications to the CIL Fund, will replace the previously used Local Community Improvement Fund process.
The Call for CIL Projects application window is expected to open twice a year for suitable projects to apply for funding. More details at the Local Project Funding webpage.
Read more about the CIL Funding item of the Executive meeting of 17 March 2026.