Dorset, Eco & Environment | Posted on February 7th, 2025 | return to news
More electric charging points needed for Dorset
Electric vehicle charging points have already been installed in towns such as West Moors, but more are needed in other sites.
Dorset Council is looking for more sites for electric charging points.
The authority has secured government funding to provide extra facilities across the county, to make sure every resident has access to public charging for electric vehicles. This will be particularly important for homes and flats that don’t have off-street parking or dedicated spots to charge vehicles.
West Moors, Martinstown, Wool, Maiden Newton and Cerne Abbas are just some of the towns and villages that have already benefited from the scheme.
Charge points can be installed on or near the highway, at community spaces like village halls, or on private land such as pub car parks.
Cllr Nick Ireland, leader of Dorset Council and Cabinet member for Climate, said: “Whether you already drive an electric vehicle, plan to get one in the next few years, or never intend on getting one, electric vehicles are becoming more and more common. And it’s crucial that we help our communities and county prepare.
“We are committed to helping build a greener, more sustainable future for our county, and an improved charging network will be key to this.”
New locations for public charge points can be suggested on the Dorset Council website or by emailing chargingahead@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk.
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