Improving air quality and reducing carbon emissions are key priorities for Newham Council. Road transport remains one of the largest contributors to poor air quality, which can have a significant impact on the health and wellbeing of our residents.
As part of our commitment to creating a cleaner, healthier borough, Newham Council is delivering a borough-wide network of public Electric Vehicle Charge Points (EVCPs). This programme supports the transition from petrol and diesel vehicles to cleaner electric vehicles, helping residents and visitors travel more sustainably.
The programme also supports the UK Government's ambition to end the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2030, ensuring Newham has the charging infrastructure needed to support increasing demand for electric vehicles.
Why is Newham investing in electric vehicle charging?
As more residents consider switching to electric vehicles, accessible charging infrastructure is essential to support this transition.
Public charging facilities help ensure that residents without access to private driveways or off-street parking are not excluded from the move towards cleaner transport.
By expanding the availability of public charging infrastructure, Newham aims to:
- improve local air quality;
- reduce carbon emissions from road transport;
- support the transition to electric vehicles;
- encourage more sustainable travel; and
- contribute to Newham's long-term environmental ambitions.
| You Said | We Did | What This Means |
|---|---|---|
| Residents wanted clearer information about proposed EV charging points. | We improved the information provided in consultation letters, including clearer details of the proposed location and number of parking bays affected. | Residents can more easily understand what is being proposed in their area. |
| Residents wanted greater clarity about consultation communications. | We introduced a Letter Drop Register to record the properties included in each letter drop. | We have a clear record of the properties notified during each consultation. |
| Residents wanted confidence that statutory notices had been displayed at the relevant locations. | We introduced a Notice of Proposal Register to record where each notice is displayed. | We have a clear audit trail of statutory notices placed during the consultation process. |
| Residents told us that they wanted clearer and more accessible information about electric vehicle charging in Newham. | We have improved our EVCP webpages to make it easier for residents to find the information they need about electric vehicle charging in Newham, including what is being delivered, why it is needed, when it is being delivered, who it is for and how to use the charging facilities. | Residents can find key information about the EV charging programme in one place, making it easier to understand what the Council is delivering, why EV charging is being expanded, who can use the charging facilities and how the charging points and associated parking restrictions work. |
