Written questions

Electric Vehicles: Charging Points

Commons · Question 26191 · 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, 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

Answered by Simon Lightwood, 9 Sep 2026

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 inc...