Written questions

Electric Vehicles: Charging Points

Commons · Question 26190 · Tabled 1 Sep 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 9 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Tom Gordon

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what guidance her Department has issued to local highway authorities on street works licensing and liability for cross-pavement electric vehicle charging channels.

Answer

Answered by Simon Lightwood, 9 Sep 2026

In December 2024, the Government published cross-pavement guidance to help local authorities understand what to consider for the rollout of cross-pavement solutions. This includes relevant planning permissions, minimum existing standards, and responsibili...