Issue

electric vehicle (EV) charging points

5 stories · discussed at 1 council meeting · 6 councils

Councils are discussing electric vehicle charging costs, parking strategies, and accessibility for residents without driveways.

In September 2026, Islington councillors raised concerns about electric vehicle (EV) charging point pricing and parking charges, questioning if policies encourage EV ownership. Councillor Giulio Ferrini noted the council is exploring changes to parking charges, including vehicle weight. Lambeth Council's Cabinet approved £2.6 million in July 2026 for EV charging infrastructure, aiming to generate income from its network.

Barking and Dagenham councillors discussed the availability of EV charging points for tower block residents in September 2026, with Councillor Julia Williams highlighting disparities for those without driveways. Richmond upon Thames Council discussed deploying pavement gullies to facilitate EV charging point installation in January 2026, as part of its green infrastructure commitment.

The Transport Users' Sub-Committee of Bexley Council discussed electric vehicle charging points at its meeting in July 2026. Electric vehicle (EV) charging points are devices that supply electric energy for charging plug-in electric vehicles, forming part of the infrastructure for recharging.

Key facts

  1. Islington councillors raised concerns about electric vehicle (EV) charging point pricing and parking charges in September 2026. Source
  2. Barking and Dagenham councillors discussed the availability of EV charging points for tower block residents in September 2026. Source
  3. Lambeth Council's Cabinet approved £2.6 million for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure development in July 2026. Source
  4. Lambeth Council aims for an income generation target of £0.900 million related to its EV charging initiative. Source
  5. Richmond upon Thames Council discussed deploying pavement gullies for EV charging points in January 2026. Source
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This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on, with background from Wikipedia. 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.

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  1. Islington Councillors Question EV Charging Costs and Parking Strategy Islington councillors have raised concerns about the pricing of electric vehicle (EV) charging points and parking charges, questioning whether current policies inadvertently... Islington 23 September 2026
  2. EV Charging Infrastructure for Tower Block Residents a Key Concern in Barking and Dagenham Residents living in tower blocks in Barking and Dagenham are facing concerns over the availability of electric vehicle (EV) charging points, a council meeting has heard. Barking and Dagenham 16 September 2026
  3. Lambeth Council to Generate Income from EV Charging Network with £2.6 Million Investment Lambeth Council is set to generate income from its network of electric vehicle (EV) charging points, with £2.6 million allocated for the development of new infrastructure. The... Lambeth 23 July 2026
  4. Hillingdon Council Approves Purchase of 32 New Diesel Vehicles for Fleet Hillingdon Council has approved the purchase of 32 new diesel vehicles for its fleet, a decision made during a Cabinet meeting on Thursday, June 25, 2026. The acquisition... Hillingdon 27 June 2026
  5. EV charging points: Council to deploy pavement gullies Richmond upon Thames Council is set to deploy pavement gullies to facilitate the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging points, a move that aims to bolster the borough's... Richmond upon Thames 30 January 2026