Agenda item

The Cabinet considered a joint report of the Corporate Director of Regeneration, Economy and Growth and Corporate Director of Neighbourhoods and Climate Change which sought agreement to adopt the Durham County Council Chargepoint Delivery Plan.  The report set out five key actions which will facilitate the uptake of electric vehicles across County Durham for residents, business and the Council’s own fleet and complement the Council’s Climate Emergency Response Plan (for copy see file of minutes).

Councillor Shaw said the plan will promote equal opportunities to access charging infrastructure in safe and convenient locations, increasing public confidence in switching to electric vehicles.  Adding her support, Councillor Patterson commented that one of the important aspects of the plan is that it recognises rural communities through providing new charging points in rural areas which will encourage take up and help to address the challenges of rural isolation.

Resolved:

That the recommendations in the report be approved.