The authority will install more than 1,500 charge points across its jurisdiction, despite the controlling party’s stance on net zero.
North Northamptonshire Council confirmed it would press on with the rollout of electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure in partnership with Connected Curb. The masterplan will run for three years, building on an existing network of around 525 public power points.
The Department for Transport’s Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) fund is providing funding, alongside cash from the private firm involved. The decision may surprise some given the fact Reform controls the authority, and has been notoriously skeptical about the net zero and low emissions transition, often labelling climate-related investments a waste of taxpayer’s money.
As with many areas of the country, households with a lack of private driveways are often put off from moving to plug-in electric vehicles because of problems with accessing power supplies.
Some 30% of residences in North Northamptonshire do not have an off-road driveway or parking spot. The new public bays will be fully accessible, with some on-street charge facilities also introduced under the new scheme.
‘We’re proud to partner with North Northamptonshire Council on one of the most ambitious EV charging programmes in the region,’ said Connected Kerb chief executive Chris Pateman-Jones.
North Northamptonshire Council has published a comprehensive list of all on-street owned charge points on its website. It’s also possible for residents to register their interests in the ongoing expansion of the network. You can find more details on this here.
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