As part of plans to expand the electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure in the Borough, the council is seeking suggestions from residents for locations for new EV charging points.
There are currently EV points in 28 locations in the Borough, including a dedicated EV car park at Riverside as well as chargers in residential areas and supermarket car parks.
As the demand for EVs continues to increase, the council is committed to meeting the needs of its residents and visitors who own or plan to purchase electric vehicles.
“While we have also seen an increase in non-council EV charging points, a further expansion of the EV charging infrastructure by Bedford Borough Council will make a significant contribution towards reducing carbon emissions and improving air quality,” said a spokesperson for Bedford Borough Council.
“Bedford Borough Council has had over 12,500 separate charges since April 2022 both on street and in our car parks and this is increasing each year.”
New locations
Bedford Borough Council is now looking to identify new locations for EV charging points, and is inviting residents to suggest locations that they believe would benefit from the installation of charging infrastructure.
“As part of our expansion of the charging network, we are currently considering installing additional charging points around the town in Brickhill, Putnoe, Kingsbrook, Harpur and Kempston wards as well as in the villages of Great Denham, Harrold, Bromham and Sharnbrook,” said the spokesperson.
Residents who would like to suggest new locations for EV charging points can contact the Council at highway.consultations@bedford.gov.uk.
