Decision details

Date of Decision:

27/09/2024

Title:

Rotherham Council Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Update

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Strategic Director, Finance and Customer Services in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Transport, Jobs and Local Economy.

Details of Specific Cabinet Delegation

or Delegation contained in the relevant Sub-Scheme of Delegation.

At Cabinet on 16 October 2023 the continued expansion of Electric vehicle infrastructure at seven locations throughout the Borough was approved and the following delegation was made to delegate authority to make any necessary technical and feasibility adjustments to the Strategic Director for Finance and Customer Services in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Jobs and Local Economy / Cabinet Member for Transport and Environment.

Decision:

That the changes to the specification of the 2024 EV Infrastructure installations detailed in section 2.3 of the associated report are approved for delivery.

Reasons for the Decision:

The decision to deliver Fast chargers at certain sites was based on the risk of vandalism. The changes do not significantly alter the programme of works or network coverage but reduces the availability of cables which have an increased likelihood of theft. This represents best use of Council funds whilst the demand for EV Infrastructure in the Borough is growing.

Details of alternative options considered and rejected:

Two alternative options were considered:

Option 1: To deliver the original programme of work including Rapid charge points at several sites. This option was rejected due to the high risk of vandalism to devices considered to be less resilient.

Option 2: To do nothing. This option was rejected as this would not lead to the expansion of Rotherham EV Charge point network.

Conflicts of interest declared by any Cabinet Member consulted by the decision maker which relates to the decision:

There are no known conflicts of interest.

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

None

Reports or parts of reports considered

The report of the Strategic Director for Finance and Customer Services – EV infrastructure Update Officer Decision Report - August 2024.