Issue - meetings

Cabinet approves the installation of electric vehicle charge points in council car parks under the ‘Central Southern Region’ framework; approve the first 9 locations for charge point installations under a ‘Lease’ arrangement; and give the Director of Regeneration / Director of Neighbourhoods, in agreement with the portfolio holder, authority to expand the network as demand grows.

A lease arrangement was the preferred option as it would be the least costly to the council. A tendering process had been carried out in Hampshire, and the council would be able to take advantage of that arrangement. Machines would be installed in the car parks identified in addition to the on-street ones which were already funded. It was hoped that as demand grows, the number of machines could be increased into more car parks. It was important to catch up with the mainland, as visitors to the island would expect machines to be available. Town and Parish Councils would be consulted prior to any further installation.

It was noted that the Corporate Scrutiny Committee had been in support of the recommendation.

Consideration was given to the report which sought the Cabinet’s approval to install electric vehicle charge points in council car parks. It was noted that the Policy and Scrutiny Committee for Neighbourhoods and Regeneration had supported the recommendations at its meeting on 6 January 2022. It was suggested that town and parish councils should be consulted with in future regarding the placement of any additional charging points and that schools would be a good location for charging points.

RESOLVED:

THAT the recommendations be noted.