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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.

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