Issue - meetings

To consider exploring participation in a procurement process with Surrey County Council to roll out EV charge points across the borough.

The Group Head for Commissioning and Transformation provided brief details of the proposal by Surrey County Council (SCC) for a procurement framework with SCC and other district and borough authorities for the provision of electric vehicle charging points and sought the Committee’s agreement to officers progressing discussions about this. 

It was confirmed that there was no financial cost at this stage.

One member suggested it might be appropriate to also engage with neighbouring London boroughs.

A question was raised about whether improper parking in an electric vehicle spot could be made an enforceable offence.  The Group Head of Corporate Governance advised that if the parking space was on the highway then it would fall under Surrey County Council’s traffic orders, if it was on Spelthorne Borough Council’s land then the Council could look to include this in a parking order.  Councill Sexton undertook to raise this at County level.

Alternative options considered and rejected:

Decline to join discussions.

Resolved:

That officers continue discussions and report back to the Committee with a recommendation once more details are available.

Reason for decision:

To enable officers to make a detailed assessment of the proposals and provide more information to the Committee for consideration

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