Decision - Progress and proposals for Ultra-Low Emission Vehicles

1)           That the Committee welcomes the progress that has been made in the city to increase the use of ultra-low emission vehicles, especially electric vehicles.

2)           That the Committee agrees to the continued investment in Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle [ULEV] technology and infrastructure to upgrade and increase the availability of on-street charging for public use, including:-

i)      an initial upgrade of up to four of the existing eight on-street electric vehicle charging points;

ii)    a second phase of upgrades to the remaining, existing on-street electric vehicle charging points; and

iii)   the installation of new on- and off-street electric vehicle charging points across the city between 2015/16 and 2018/19.

3)            That the Committee approves the dissolution of the existing Brighton & Hove City Council Electric Vehicle Charing Point Registration Scheme and the transfer of the administration and use of all current and future charge points to an established national charging network.

4)            That the Committee authorises officers to continue to work together with partners and stakeholders to identify and pursue opportunities to install equipment and  bid for external funding to support the upgrade and expansion of Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle [ULEV] technology and infrastructure within the city.