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. |
Councils struggling to make EV charging accessible, research finds
26/03/2026 Half of UK local authorities are finding it difficult to make public electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure accessible to disabled drivers, study finds. |
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. |
