GLOUCESTERSHIRE County Council has announced plans to install four electric vehicle charging points across the Cotswold District, and three of them will be in Cirencester.
Installation work on the first phase of the council's electric vehicle charging points will be begin at the end of August and more locations will be identified in the next phase of the rollout.
These new charging points will be installed in public areas to give residents confidence that they will be able to charge their electric vehicles near their homes, whilst working or when out and about in the county.
The four locations have been chosen in the Cotswold District are Gloucester Street, Cirencester (near Texaco), Gloucester Street, Cirencester (near the town centre), Watermoor Road, Cirencester and lastly in Fairford High Street.
This scheme has been funded by the county council and the Department for Transport’s On Street Residential Chargepoint Scheme.
Connected Kerb has been appointed to install and run its network of chargers.
Cllr David Gray, cabinet member for environment and planning at Gloucestershire County Council, said: “I’m delighted that the rollout for our electric vehicle charging points is about to get under way. Electric vehicles reduce emissions and noise pollution, as well as improving air quality.
“These charging points will help to provide accessible facilities for residents who do not have off-street parking and create a greener Gloucestershire.”
Chris Pateman-Jones, CEO of Connected Kerb, said: “Local communities are the beating heart of the EV transition which is why listening to their feedback on EV charging proposals is so important.
"Our aim is make EV charging inclusive, reliable and convenient for everyone, particularly residents without a driveway, so all input is invaluable.
"This is a great project that will encourage further EV uptake and accelerate Gloucestershire’s efforts to tackle climate change.”
More information about the electric vehicle charging point rollout can be found on tinyurl.com/2bucp7cz
Residents can share their views on where they think new charging points should be located by filling out a form on tinyurl.com/35s35e9y
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