PLANS are in place to speed up the electric vehicle revolution in Gloucestershire.

The county council is installing 1,000 on-street electric vehicle charging points over the next three years.

It has recently appointed Connected Kerb, one of the UK’s leading charging point providers, to install and run a network of chargers.

A spokesman for Gloucestershire County Council said: "Around one third of carbon dioxide emissions in Gloucestershire come from transport and private vehicle use accounts for over half of this - 55 per cent.

"However switching from fossil fuel to electric vehicles has the potential to reduce these figures significantly, so electric vehicles are a key element in the council’s strategy for reducing emissions and tackling the climate emergency.

"With the government due to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans from 2030, the county council plans to roll out its network well ahead of this date to give residents the practical option of choosing to go electric as early as possible.

"The programme aims to prioritise access to charging points for the one third of residents who do not have off-street parking and charging, taking Gloucestershire one step closer to de-carbonising transport."

GCC has started working with district and parish councils to identify suitable locations and is bidding for government funding to accelerate this work and benefit smaller communities.

Residents are being asked to give their views on where they think charging points should be located, to help map demand and plan for electric vehicle charging - go to bit.ly/3PkLQGC

The survey will stay open for the duration of the three-year project.

Connected Kerb’s chargers are made from recycled materials, use renewable energy and will be accessible to people with disabilities. They have also committed to recruiting local workers and apprentices.

David Gray, GCC cabinet member for environment and planning, said: “It’s really positive news that we are moving ahead with our plans to install 1,000 electric vehicle charging points around the county.

“Electric vehicles cut emissions, improve air quality and reduce noise pollution, so please get in touch to help us plan where these charging points should be installed.”

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