lower-emission vehicles
Councils are investing in electric vehicle charging infrastructure and scrutinising the impact of lower-emission vehicle policies.
Lewisham Council approved a £107 million contract for electric vehicle charging points in September 2026, awarding concession contracts to Believ Limited and Zest Eco Limited for installation and maintenance. In the same month, Barking and Dagenham's Overview and Scrutiny Committee questioned the methodology for measuring air quality improvements from lower-emission vehicles, scrutinising the use of permit data for Controlled Parking Zone expansion.
Redbridge Council's Clean and Green Policy Development Committee discussed introducing emissions-based charging for resident and business parking permits in November 2025. The council is exploring appropriate mitigations for lower-income households as part of this proposal, which aims to incentivise the use of vehicles that produce fewer harmful emissions.
Key facts
- Barking and Dagenham's Overview and Scrutiny Committee questioned air quality data methodology for CPZ expansion in September 2026. Source
- Lewisham Council approved a £107 million contract for electric vehicle charging points in September 2026. Source
- Lewisham Council awarded concession contracts to Believ Limited and Zest Eco Limited for EV charging. Source
- Redbridge Council discussed emissions-based parking permits for residents and businesses in November 2025. Source
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This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.