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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.
Major EV chargepoint funding boost on the cards for Rotherham 08/12/2025 Rotherham Council is expected to greenlight an initiative designed to deliver up to 1,500 new electric vehicle (EV) charging points.
Councils hit two-thirds compliance with EV charger rules 28/11/2025 Two-thirds of UK councils are now meeting full requirements under the Public Charge Point Regulations (PCPR) 2023, according to Drax Electric Vehicles.
Over 160,000 fines issued for EV charging bay misuse 03/11/2025 More than 161,000 fines have been issued in the UK since 2020 for misuse of electric vehicle (EV) charging bays, according to FOI requests.
Why now is not the time to disincentivise EVs 06/10/2025 London leads the UK in EV adoption, but scrapping the full Cleaner Vehicle Discount threatens this progress, says Matt Croucher of Believ.
GPS scheme to drive EV cable theft clampdown 06/10/2025 Electric vehicle users are to benefit from GPS tracking systems to help minimise theft across local areas.
Rural Somerset to benefit from EV infrastructure boost 04/09/2025 Somerset Council has been granted almost £4m to support the rollout of electric vehicle (EV) charge points.
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.
Funding unlocked for 100,000 new local EV chargepoints 13/06/2025 Government has confirmed a funding boost to support the installation of 100,000 new local electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints.
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.
Government makes EV chargepoints more accessible to drivers 30/05/2025 Drivers could save thousands each year following new electric vehicle (EV) chargepoint regulations.
Believ excels in environmental responsibility and worker satisfaction in B Corp certification 09/04/2025 Believ achieves B Corp certification demonstrating high standards of performance, accountability and transparency in sustainability, equity and responsibility.
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.

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