Green light given to 270 more electric vehicle charging points - find out where they will go

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Electric vehicle charging points could soon be coming to a street near you.

More charging points are due to be fitted across Shropshire

Councillor Ian Nellins, is the council's deputy leader and portfolio holder for climate change, environment and transport. He said the scheme would help people"make the transition" to electric vehicles. The sale of new petrol and diesel cars is set to be banned in 2030. But Councillor Nellins admitted their could be"some flexibility" in where they are sited, while Councillor Richard Marshall, the council's highways and regulatory chief, said sites would be placed"fairly and evenly" across the council.

"We have every hope that the meeting that has just taken place is for the principle of them but proposals for Edward Street would be reviewed," said Mr Smith.Residents of Edward Street in Oswestry are worried about plans to site EV charges on their street. The street is already busy and clogged with cars. In Picture L>R: Maeve Gambrell, Pam Lloyd, Moya Bevan-Thomas and Mike Smith.with cars and fear putting in the chargers would take away vital spaces they need themselves.

 

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