Greener Transport Options
Harrow Council faces delays in EV charging infrastructure, while Kingston Council has awarded e-bike hire contracts.
Harrow Council is currently addressing significant delays in its rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure programme, impacting its green goals. Procurement challenges, including a legal challenge from an unsuccessful company, have halted delivery. This issue was highlighted in the Culture, Environment and Economy Directorate's risk register for the first quarter of 2026-27, presented to the Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee in July 2026.
Separately, Kingston Council awarded contracts to two suppliers for its e-bike hire service in June 2026. The Place Committee made this decision, which aims to promote active travel and transition the service to a revenue-generating model. Each concession contract is for three years, with a potential two-year extension, valued at an estimated £3.94 million per supplier over five years.
Key facts
- Harrow Council's EV charging infrastructure delivery is halted due to procurement challenges and a legal challenge, as reported in July 2026. Source
- Kingston Council awarded e-bike hire contracts to two suppliers in June 2026. Source
- The e-bike contracts are valued at an estimated £3.94 million per supplier over five years. Source
- The e-bike contracts are for three years with a potential two-year extension. Source
About this summary
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.