Agenda item

Report of the Director of Community and Children’s Services.

The Sub Committee received a report of the Director of Community and Children’s Services  in respect of a study which explored the feasibility of providing electric vehicle charging points (EVCPs) on the City Corporation’s housing estates, for use by residents and visitors.  Members noted that Detailed reports had been completed for each of the eight estates, with parking facilities, and recommendations have been made as to how many active and passive charging points could be provided at each site.  The officer agreed to circulate the background detailed reports to Members. 

The officer agreed to approach the City Bridge Trust in respect of the possibility of CIL funding, given that this is a green infrastructure project.   Members noted that this work is a priority, as funding may run out before the deadline and they would receive an update as soon as possible. 

Members noted that, whilst the recommendations in the report are sound and reasonable, further consideration would need to be given as to whether all of them would be necessary, in terms of the funding available.  Officers would be applying to the Energy Saving Trust Off-street Charging Scheme, as used by the successful Barbican project,  but they need to know the amount required.  The charging station on Golden Lane is available for residents but there were some constraints on signage due to its listed status. The slower charging facilities will be more suitable for overnight parking but the final type is still to be determined.

The officer confirmed that the bays would be for communal use and if residents are misusing the bays, then  action may be taken to rescind permits. Furthermore, the  enforcement contract is due for renewal, and ANPR cameras are under consideration as part of the general upgrade of car parking on the estates. 

RESOLVED, that – the report be noted.