Decision details

Response to the Government call for evidence on Solar Car Parks and Electric Vehicle Charging

Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Environment

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

The proposed response, as at Appendix A of the report, is agreed for submission to the Department for Energy, Security and Net Zero and Department for Transport’s call for evidence on solar car parks and electric vehicle (EV) charging.

Reasons for the decision:

Officers have produced a response to the call for evidence, attached as Appendix A to the report. Any further views are now being sought from the Corporate Director and Executive Member, along with approval to submit the response.

Alternative options considered:

Not reviewing and agreeing to the submission is rejected because it would prevent the council’s opinions from being considered as part of national policy development.

Publication date: 31/07/2025

Date of decision: 25/07/2025

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