Telford and Wrekin Council is installing electric vehicle charging points in car parks and exploring the possibility of 'lamppost power' to address the lack of charging options for residents without home access. The council has received £1,020,000 from the 'local electric vehicle infrastructure fund' (LEVI) to install on-street charging points, with the first installations anticipated this year. The council is also implementing an 'on-street residential charge point' (ORCS) scheme to deliver charging points in council-owned car parks.
More electric vehicle charging points on the way for Telford and Wrekin car parks as 'lamppost power' considered A council is in the process of agreeing contracts to install electric vehicle charging points in car parks as it seeks to amp up the number of chargers available to local residents.
bid to remove a sticking point for owners of electric vehicles who do not have access to their own charging points at home. One other possibility being looked into by the council is allowing people to legally hook up to lampposts on the street, which already have an available power supply.) is the council’s cabinet member for neighbourhoods, planning and sustainability. She spoke at a recent meeting of the council’s audit committee which was looking at progress towards the authority becoming carbon neutral. Councillor Healy told the meeting that the difficulty with power from lampposts is that cables have to cross public land, but that the issue is being examined. The council does not yet have a policy stance on this, she added. After the meeting, a spokesperson for the council said: “Telford & Wrekin Council is part of a consortium of local authorities working with the Midlands Connect on the ‘local electric vehicle infrastructure fund’ – or LEVI – for the installation of on-street charging. “While the exact infrastructure is yet to be determined – lighting columns offer the potential for on-street charging.” The committee report said that the council has been awarded an indicative amount of £1,020,000 from LEVI. It has joined the Midlands Connect consortium with other councils to pool grant funding in order to maximise the number of on-street charge points. It is anticipated the first on-street EV charge points would be installed from this year and then rolled out over a four-year period to 2029. The spokesperson also referred to the ‘on-street residential charge point' scheme which is focused on delivering electric vehicle charge points in council-owned car parks. Councillor Carolyn Healy joins FSP managing director Wayne Carter and chairman, Richard Hilton for the official unveiling of new EV charging points available for the local community “We are currently in the process of confirming installation dates, upon the completion of legal contracts being confirmed and agreed by all parties,” they said. The report revealed that the council has now appointed an EV charge point operator who will deliver the ORCS funded charge points but will also fully fund additional EV charge points in all council car parks.1Violent drunk fatally stabbed 'beloved' dog in the neck and strangled landlady - months after breaking man's leg in Shrewsbury pub rampage
ELECTRIC VEHICLES CHARGING POINTS TELFORD AND WREKIN ON-STREET CHARGING CAR PARKS
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Primary School Application Deadline Approaching in Telford & WrekinParents in Telford & Wrekin are reminded to submit their primary school applications by January 15, 2025, to secure a place for their child.
Read more »
Telford & Wrekin Council organised 'paupers' funerals' for two Madeley men in 2024, data showsA council in Shropshire acted as funeral director for two people who died without the means to pay for a burial during 2024, newly updated data reveals.
Read more »
West Mercia Police Launch Farm Watch Scheme in Telford & WrekinWest Mercia Police strengthens rural security by launching its Farm Watch scheme in Telford and Wrekin, focusing on communication and crime prevention.
Read more »
Community Art Showcase Unveiled at Halfway House on The WrekinA unique artwork assembled from individual memories and stories of Telford's iconic landmark, The Wrekin, has been unveiled at a rest stop halfway up the hill. Local artist Caris Jackson created the collage by turning people's artwork into a single piece depicting connections and memories of The Wrekin. The unveiling was part of the 'Wrekin Wellness Summit' launched as a partnership with Telford and Wrekin Council and NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin.
Read more »
Return of Donald Trump could have an impact on Telford & Wrekin Council financesDonald Trump’s return to the White House could have an impact on the way Telford & Wrekin Council looks after its money, a report has revealed.
Read more »
Telford and Wrekin Council phone system 'universally awful'One user says Telford and Wrekin Council's system left them 'frustrated, confused and angry'.
Read more »