Work in progress to plug in new electric vehicle charging points in county car parks

Teams are out making preparations for new electric vehicle (EVs) charging points to be installed in Shropshire Council-run car parks in five locations across the county.

Last year a total of £902,940 was awarded by the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles, with support of the Energy Saving Trust, to enable the installation of on-street charge points for local residents wishing to charge their plug-in electric vehicles.

Much Wenlock, Shrewsbury and Wem will be the first towns to benefit from the almost £1m funding awarded to Shropshire Council, which will see 271 new on-street charging points in 40 locations, including car parks. Installation is beginning this month in Falcons Court and St Mary’s Lane in Much Wenlock, in Mill Street and Aston Street in Wem, and at Abbey Foregate in Shrewsbury.

It is anticipated four to 12 on-street charging points will be added, in 37 locations, both in car parks and on streets.