Local Elections: What voters really want from their councils
With voters heading to the polls tomorrow, a recent YouGov survey reveals what local issues matter most — and the answers are not always what you might expect.
Thurrock’s EV chargepoint access to soar following new contract
15/04/2026 Thurrock Council is to benefit from the rollout of over 4,000 new electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints. |
Call for ‘urgent’ action to unlock EV chargepoint funding
04/02/2026 Three quarters of councils have said budget pressures are the greatest challenge to the expansion of electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints. |
Drivers face ‘ongoing uncertainty’ about EV running costs, says the AA
23/12/2025 Electric vehicle (EV) charging costs on the public network have been frozen since October, research has revealed. |
Funding to drive EV uptake across Bradford
14/10/2025 Bradford is to benefit from the delivery of new electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure. |
Councils secure funding for EV charging scheme
14/07/2025 Local authorities are to benefit from a £25m scheme to enable cheaper electric vehicle (EV) charging for those without off-street parking. |
North of Scotland awards £300m infrastructure contract
04/06/2025 North of Scotland Councils have secured a £300m contract for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. |
Council to roll out 6,000 chargers across Suffolk
11/04/2025 Suffolk CC is set to deliver around 6,000 new public electric vehicle (EV) chargers across the county to support residents make the transition to EVs. |
6,000 EV chargers to be rolled out in Brighton
07/04/2025 More than 6,000 electric vehicle chargers are set to be rolled out across Brighton and Hove in what is said to be the largest project of its kind in the UK. |
