Written question asked by Tom Gordon (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 1 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 3 September 2026. It was answered by Simon Lightwood (Labour) on Wednesday, 9 September 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Electric Vehicles: Charging Points
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many local authorities declined to apply for the Electric Vehicle Pavement Channels Grant in the 2025–26 financial year, and what assessment her Department has made of the reasons for non-participation.
- Answer
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The Electric Vehicle Pavement Channel Grant was allocated to all Tier 1 local authorities in England. 83 local authorities applied for funding with 19 opting out. Local authorities were not asked to provide reasoning for not applying, but feedback has included misalignment with local strategies, a focus on active travel, and practical considerations such as maintenance.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 26191
- Session
- 2026-27
- Transferred
- Yes
- Subjects
- Grants Electric vehicles Local government Pedestrian areas Charging points
- Contains statistics
- Yes
- Link
- View this Written question on www.parliament.uk
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- 2026-10-05 14:29:30 +0100
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