Has the dreaded range anxiety put you off buying an electric car, even though you want to do your bit to tackle climate change and improve the environment? Or, have you been a victim of struggling to find a public charger when you need one? Well, Hart District Council hear you, and are taking action.
Crossways Manor car park in Hook and The Bury in Odiham now each have two fast chargers. Victoria Road car park in Fleet boasts eight fast chargers. The Council has plans to roll out chargers to more of their car parks across Hart during 2024 to providing charging in Hartley Wintney, Fleet, Blackwater, Hook and Odiham.
Lib Dem Councillor Richard Quarterman for Yateley West, Portfolio Holder for Climate Change and Corporate Services, commented to HDC News that: “More and more vehicle users are making the switch to electric each month. We want to help with this transition by making it quick and easy to charge wherever you are in Hart.
“We're dedicated to helping everyone take local action to tackle global climate change and are pleased to support those making this positive step in our journey towards a carbon-neutral district.”
Providing public charging points is one of the latest in a series of environmentally friendly steps that Hart have been taking. Others include:
Read more about these and other initiatives to improve Hart on the Hart Council's News page.
Hart District Council is currently run by a coalition of the Lib Dem Councillors working with Community Campaign Hart.
Protecting the environment, and fighting climate change are key Lib Dem policies. Read more about the Party's plans in the 2024 Manifesto.
Hart District Council have been awarded almost £1.6 million for their scheme to install Heat Pumps in three major buildings, significantly reducing their carbon emissions.
The Lib Dems become the largest party in Hart District Council following gains in the Local Elections.
Hart District Council are providing grants to local groups to help support families in our community facing the cost of living crisis.
