FAQs
Residents
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Current EV owners
Those considering switching to an EV
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Most residents without off-street parking should be within a 30-second walk of a public charge point
Most residents with off-street parking should be within a 5-minute walk of a charge point
How many charge points can I share my views on?
You can share your views on as many charge points as you like. However, to ensure feedback is meaningful, we encourage participants to focus on areas they know well.
Why are the Council proposing so many charge points across the borough?
We are planning a major expansion of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across the borough, to help support growing demand from residents who wish to make the transition to electric vehicles, in line with our EV Charging Strategy that was published in November 2022.
How long does it take to deliver charge points following consultation or notification?
Fast and rapid charge points - if there are no significant issues raised during the statutory Traffic Management Order (TMO) consultation period, once the decision is taken appointed charge point operators will be able to proceed with the installation of charging infrastructure. This is expected to take place approximately two-four months after a successful resident consultation.
Lamp column charge points - the engagement will inform the final site list for the procurement of operators. Following the successful appointment of up to two charge point operators and completion of contractual agreements, it is anticipated that delivery will commence across the borough after a short mobilisation period. The provision of dedicated bays will then follow in phases after a period of statutory Traffic Management Order (TMO) consultation. Timelines will be added once confirmed.
Who do we want to hear from?
We welcome feedback from:
We aim to hear from as broad a range of people as possible. Improving local air quality benefits everyone, and both positive and negative comments are valuable.
What are the EV Charging Strategy delivery programme's main objectives?
As part of the first phase of delivery:
This will primarily be delivered through around 1,000 lamp-column chargers, supplemented by fast and rapid chargers. Some locations may not meet the walking-distance targets due to on-street constraints.
Future phases will be informed by utilisation data to ensure new charge points continue to be installed where they are most needed.