Freedom of Information Request regarding Electric Vehicle Charging
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, I would like to make the following request for information relating to electric vehicle charging and fleets in your local authority.
The purpose of this Freedom of Information request is to ascertain how the local authority is supporting fleet users when it comes to electric vehicle charging.
By fleet, we are referring to those in the private sector, not owned by the council. These private fleet users are diverse, and they include car club and rental fleets, people who have leased a vehicle for work - or due to a disability - and vans based at home or in depots.
Questions
1. a.) Do you have a published EV infrastructure strategy? - If so, please enclose a hyperlink to your published strategy
b.) Can you confirm what year the strategy was launched, and what year it is due to be refreshed?
2. In the last 12 months, has the council engaged with the fleet sector. If so, which fleets and how?
3. How does the local authority support fleet operators? Please select all that apply.
a. Guidance
b. Workshops
c. Referral to EST/other
d. Sharing knowledge/best practice
e. Other please state
4. Do you have a dedicated member of staff responsible for public EV infrastructure rollout (i.e it is part of their job description/written responsibilities)? If yes, please provide the name and email address of the member of staff concerned.
5. The BVRLA has a ‘Fleet Friendly EV Charging Pledge’ for local authorities. Which of the following best describes the council’s position on the pledge?
a. We have signed the pledge
b. We haven’t signed yet, but we will be signing
c. We haven’t signed yet, but we are willing to engage with BVRLA to find out more
d. Signing the pledge does not fit with our plans
e. Other – please state
6. Has the council received support from any of the following for public EV infrastructure rollout?
Tick all that apply.
a. LEVI (Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure) support body
b. Energy Saving Trust
c. Fleets
d. Charge point operators
e. Consultants
f. Other
7. Has/will the council make an application for LEVI (Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure) funds
a. Yes
b. No
c. Other