Faced with increasing pressure to do more with less, all kinds of organisations are looking at ways to work smarter and local government is no exception.
Council EV chargepoints could reach 50,000 by 2027
New data from Confused.com has revealed that over 50,000 council-owned public electric vehicle (EV) chargers are expected to be spread across the UK over the next two years. There are currently 28,734 council-owned public chargers, with Confused.com predicting that an additional 24,687 chargers are expected to be installed by 2027.
According to the Society of Motoring Manufacturers (SMMT), there is currently one council-owned public charger per 36 EV drivers in the UK.
Although access is set to improve, EV drivers also seem to face bigger issues. Almost one in two (45 per cent) experience issues like long wait times or chargers being occupied, while 38 per cent have dealt with slow charging speeds.
Others report difficulties with payment systems (35 per cent) and being booked by non-EV vehicles or cars not charging in bays (31 per cent).
This research, carried out by OnePoll between 24th and 25th June 2025, used a sample of 2,000 UK drivers, and serves to inform consumers whether or not they should purchase an electric car.
Latest News
21/10/2025 - 10:10
The technology secretary had announced a new blueprint for AI regulation in a bid to improve public services.
21/10/2025 - 09:49
The government has announced a tech boost of £20 million each for Greater Manchester, West Midlands and Glasgow City Region.
20/10/2025 - 10:58
Welsh government funding for fuel vouchers is helping to keep families warm across the country.
20/10/2025 - 10:42
In the last six months, more than 131,000 potholes across 266 miles of road in Wales have been fixed or prevented.
17/10/2025 - 12:38
The government has announced an £80 million package for support to help get people back into work.
Event Diary
Join us for the landmark 10th Anniversary of the London Build Expo, the UK’s largest and most influential construction and design show.
Retail Supply Chain & Logistics Expo returns to Excel London across 12-13 November, once again bringing together the world of logistics, supply chain, eCommerce and retail innovation for two dynamic days of opportunity.
Every sport, from grassroots football to world-class tournaments, depends on one constant: high-quality playing surfaces and well-maintained green spaces.
Supplier Profiles
Bauder marked a major milestone in its UK expansion with the official handover of a brand
At Words of World, we specialise in professional translation and interpreting, d
Latest Features
The British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) and the Cleaning & Support Services Association (CSSA) have successfully completed a groundbreaking project aimed at exploring the future of cleaning. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the cleaning industry, reflecting a shared commitment to embracing innovation with confidence.
The Crown Commercial Service’s (CCS) new framework on Language Services (RM6302), dealing with translation, transcription and interpreting, is live, running from 7th May 2025 to 6th May 2028.
