Issue - meetings

RESOLVED to:

1)    Note the progress made on implementing the Low Emissions Vehicles Infrastructure Strategy as set in paragraph 4.7 of the report;

2)    Approve the launch of an online community engagement exercise to create a robust evidence base and more clearly define where resident, business and visitor demand for public charge points exist;

3)    Approve the proposed strategic approach to creating and delivering a comprehensive network of electric vehicle charge points across the County as set out in the report;

4)    Delegate to the Executive Director of Place, in association with the Cabinet Member for Infrastructure and Environment, the authority to amend or modify the strategic approach to charge point delivery as required, if it remains consistent with the Council’s approved Low Emissions Vehicles Infrastructure implementation;

5)    Approve the framework procurement  approach that utilises Oxford City Council Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) framework, as set out in 4.21 of the report;

6)    Note that further monitoring and evaluation reports will be submitted for member consideration for this stage of work prior to commencing the next phase of the Low Emissions Vehicles Infrastructure implementation; and

7)    Note that the Council will explore opportunities and submit bids where applicable for further grant funding through the Office for Zero Emission Vehicle and Low Emissions Vehicles Infrastructure fund.

Councillor C Renwick introduced a report, which had been circulated in advance of the meeting, updating on progress in the delivery of the Council’s low Emission Vehicle Strategy and sough approval of further proposals to deliver a comprehensive network of public charge points, including approval to launch a community engagement exercise, approval of the strategic approach to charge point delivery and approval of the proposed procurement approach. This report also notes that the Council will  explore future funding opportunities and that monitoring, and evaluation reports will be submitted for member consultation at key stages in the process.

RESOLVED to:

1)   Note the progress made on implementing the Low Emissions Vehicles Infrastructure Strategy as set in paragraph 4.7 of the report;

2)   Approve the launch of an online community engagement exercise to create a robust evidence base and more clearly define where resident, business and visitor demand for public charge points exist;

3)   Approve the proposed strategic approach to creating and delivering a comprehensive network of electric vehicle charge points across the County as set out in the report;

4)   Delegate to the Executive Director of Place, in association with the Cabinet Member for Infrastructure and Environment, the authority to amend or modify the strategic approach to charge point delivery as required, if it remains consistent with the Council’s approved Low Emissions Vehicles Infrastructure implementation;

5)   Approve the framework procurement  approach that utilises Oxford City Council Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) framework, as set out in 4.21 of the report;

6)   Note that further monitoring and evaluation reports will be submitted for member consideration for this stage of work prior to commencing the next phase of the Low Emissions Vehicles Infrastructure implementation; and

7)   Note that the Council will explore opportunities and submit bids where applicable for further grant funding through the Office for Zero Emission Vehicle and Low Emissions Vehicles Infrastructure fund.