Freedom of information response

1.        

a.         Do you have a published EV infrastructure strategy?                                                                      NO

b.         If so, please enclose a hyperlink to your published strategy

c.         If not, why not?

i.          Lack of resource/funding

ii.         Lack of knowledge

iii.        Lack of support/guidance/best practise

iv.        Lack of direction from central government

v.         Not the local authority’s responsibility 

vi.        Lack of data

vii.       Lack of engagement from other stakeholders (e.g. DNOs, chargepoint operators)

viii.      No need for a strategy 

ix.        Other                                                                                                                                            In development with strategic partner

2.

a) Have you considered fleet needs in the rollout of public EV infrastructure in the local authority?      NO

b) If yes, please detail the ways in which you have given it consideration.

3.

How many meetings/workshops/engagement sessions has the local authority had with the following stakeholders about EV charging infrastructure:

a.         Chargepoint operators/installers                                                                                                  Regular monthly meetings with Strategic partner

b.         Local residents                                                                                                                            0

c.         Fleet operators                                                                                                                            0

d.         Other local authorities                                                                                                                 3

4.

Does the local authority have a mechanism to share knowledge/best practise or offer support to the following stakeholders around EV charging infrastructure:

a.         Chargepoint operators/installers                                                                                                  Yes for Strategic Partner

b.         Local residents                                                                                                                            No

c.         Fleet operators                                                                                                                            No

d.         Other local authorities                                                                                                                 No

5.         Do you have a dedicated member of staff responsible for public                                            Yes

a.         EV infrastructure rollout (i.e it is part of their job description/written responsibilities)?                No

b.         If yes, please provide the name and email address of the member of staff concerned.

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