Worries Ribble Valley could be littered in abandoned cars over lack of electric charging points
Electric cars could be abandoned in rural parts of Lancashire, such as the Forest of Bowland, because of a lack of charging points and mobile phone signals, a council meeting heard.Charging points for car parks and streets, construction costs, mobile technology gaps and reported public confusion about electric car facilities and rules were discussed at Ribble Valley Borough Council’s latest Community Services Committee.
Once the council has this information, a decision can be taken on each car park and costs. The report said the primary issue will be the electrical supply available. The reason there are currently only two car parks in Clitheroe is access to a suitable electric supply. The study is expected by the end of June.
Committee chairman Conservative Coun Richard Newmark said: “I thought Mardale was going to be included also as one potential site for EV?” Coun Elms added: “I worry that people will see the new machines and expect to be able to charge. I fear cars clogging the roads.” Conservative Coun Stephen Atkinson, who is also the leader of Ribble Valley Council, said: “Circumstances vary with power. There are significant super-fast issues. We need more details but I commend officers for getting the basic information. Then we can take considered decisions.”
Council chief executive Marshal Scott added: “It’s a national situation. There could be a future situation where people with electric cars cannot charge them. It’s worth having talks with MPs about this.”
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