To consider a report of the Executive Member for Environment, Air Quality and Climate Change.

1. That the role of TfGM be noted, and the rollout of EV charge points across Greater Manchester (GM) that affects Trafford.

2. That the options that the Council has to consider be noted, and that further exploration be undertaken with regard to future rollout of EV charge points in Trafford.

3. That the continued rollout of EV charge points be supported; and that options be developed through soft market testing that seeks to maximise potential net revenue streams from the technology.

The Executive Member for Environment, Air Quality and Climate Change submitted a report which provided information for Members relating to the rollout and options associated with the introduction of Electric Vehicle (EV) charge points across Trafford. An opportunity was provided for Members to raise questions in relation to the content of the report. These centred on the interrelationship between the Government’s Charging Infrastructure Investment Fund and the provision already made by the Council in its current budget, the potential timing of developments related to both funding streams, intentions for temporary and permanent provision in relation to the Regent Road car park in Altrincham, and the potential for the Council to participate in different types of car club, as discussed in the report.

RESOLVED –

(1)       That the role of TfGM be noted, and the rollout of EV charge points across Greater Manchester (GM) that affects Trafford.

(2)       That the options that the Council has to consider be noted, and that further exploration be undertaken with regard to future rollout of EV charge points in Trafford.

(3)       That the continued rollout of EV charge points be supported; and that options be developed through soft market testing that seeks to maximise potential net revenue streams from the technology.