Decision details

Inter Authority Agreement which sets out the arrangement for the operation and maintenance of Electric Charge Points across the 4 West Of England Authorities.

The Cabinet Member agrees to delegate approval to the Director of Environment to sign the Inter-Authority Agreement for the public electric vehicle charging network, on behalf of Bath and North East Somerset.

An Inter Authority Agreement (IAA) has been drafted and signed by the other 3 Authorities to outline the arrangement for operation and management of electric charge points across the 4 authorities.

B&NES are required to also sign the IAA to allow for the successful operation of the electric vehicle charging network until 31st May 2029, if not terminated earlier.

Not installing any additional charge points in The Authority area and returning the funding to the other 3 West of England Authorities. This is not advised, as it would disadvantage Bath and North East Somerset residents who are considering purchasing an electric vehicle. It fails to realise the opportunity to support a shift towards cleaner vehicles in The Authority area, and thereby would fail to reduce harmful emissions which currently contribute towards the

AQMA in Bath.

A private operating model was considered however at this stage of development the aim is to encourage greater use of electric vehicles. It was considered that EV is still in its infancy and needs to be developed. At this stage a single commercial company would not be able to provide a consistent, well maintained and managed network across the West of England that provided charging points at strategic locations to encourage use as opposed to maximise commercial gain.