Council's Parking Management Policy has been updated and references Kington's EV Charging Policy. The EV Charging Policy outlines Council's role in facilitating a network of charging and parking bays allocated to charging. EV charging availability will roll out across two successive phases: Phase 1 of EV Charging Rollout of up to 12 locations: July 2024 – 2026 Phase 2 of EV Charging Rollout of up to 6 locations: 2027– 2030.
Council’s two public electric vehicle charging stations continue to be utilised at a high rate. Through the use of 'green power' to charge, over 44,000 kg C02-e has been avoided since from January - July 2024, via over 1,800 charging sessions.
The review of the Parking Management Policy will accommodate necessary changes to facilitate EV charging and sustainable transport modes.