The report sought agreement to move forward with a procurement exercise in order to deliver the Electric Vehicle (EV) Chargers roll out plan for 2021/2022 into Council owned car parks. It also seeks agreement for this programme to include an option for 2025 and 2030.

After a full discussion, Cllr Hossack MOVED and Cllr Parker SECONDED the recommendations in the report.

A vote was and it was RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY.

Members were asked to:

R1. Agree to proceed with a procurement exercise to secure a partner to develop and implement the Council’s provision of EV Chargers within Council owned car parks.

Reasons for Recommendation

The recommendation supports the Council and governments long term ambition to support the environment and reduce carbon emissions. The decision if agreed creates a challenging roll out plan that commits the Council to delivering EV Chargers over a longer period of time.

This creates a plan that will assist the Council to manage what it decides to develop under the carbon agenda and manage expectations.