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BBC News
15-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Food waste collections coming to Brighton and Hove
Brighton & Hove City Council has approved food waste collections in the city. The new scheme, funded by the government and £1.2m from the local authority's budget, is set to be rolled out in stages from September. BHCC said the scheme would help boost recycling rates – which are "historically low" in the city - by getting food waste out of general refuse. Some residents raised concerns that food waste collections could lead to additional smells and traffic. Councillor Tim Rowkins, cabinet member for net zero and environmental services, said at a council meeting on Thursday the waste would be stored in sealed containers and removed in 24 hours. He added it would mean less smell and fewer a third of household rubbish in Brighton and Hove is food and drink waste, approximately 2.8kg per household each week, according to the said the food waste would be turned into compost for use in and around the city. Food waste collections are set to be extended to all households by March 2026. Kerbside collections will be made weekly, while communal food waste would be collected every day under the proposals.
The Independent
07-04-2025
- Automotive
- The Independent
Location for UK's ‘largest' on-street EV chargepoint project revealed
More than 6,000 on-street electric vehicle (EV) chargers will be installed in what is claimed to be the largest project of its kind in the UK. Chargepoint operator will roll out the chargers across Brighton and Hove City Council (BHCC) after securing a £130 million contract. The initiative aims to address a key hurdle in EV adoption: providing convenient charging access for drivers lacking off-road parking. The widespread availability of on-street chargers is expected to encourage the switch to electric vehicles by enabling residents to charge conveniently and take advantage of lower overnight electricity tariffs. BHCC is one of the first local authorities to use the Government's Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (Levi) funding which supports local authorities in England to plan and deliver charging infrastructure for residents without off-street parking. John Lewis, chief executive of described the announcement as 'a huge moment for the UK and its EV ambitions'. 'This partnership alone will empower thousands of residents to confidently make the switch to electric vehicles, knowing they have easy access to chargers,' he said. 'As local authorities across the UK prepare to follow suit, this stands as a powerful first example of how the public and private sectors are coming together to deliver impactful projects that stimulate the demand for EVs and bring the UK meaningfully closer to achieving our sustainability goals.' Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood said making EV charging as easy as possible is 'crucial to making the switch to electric a success'. She went on: 'Rolling out over 6,000 chargers across Brighton and Hove will make driving an electric vehicle easier and more convenient, especially for those without a driveway. 'It will power growth, cut emissions and improve lives in Brighton and Hove and beyond, as we continue to create jobs, attract investment and secure our future.' Quentin Willson, founder of EV lobby group FairCharge, said: 'Such a huge and very visible deployment of on-street chargers will help create consumer confidence in charging infrastructure. 'It will also show other local authorities that with ambition and Government Levi funding, it's possible to offer chargers to the neglected 30% of EV drivers who can't charge at home.' has been handed a 15-year contract to operate and maintain the charging network. Last month, the Department for Transport (DfT) said the number of public EV charging devices installed in the UK exceeded 75,000. A report published by public spending watchdog the National Audit Office in December found the rollout of public EV chargers was 'on track' to meet the 300,000 the DfT estimates will be the minimum needed by 2030. There are more than 680,000 domestic charge points in England alone. The Government has pledged to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans from 2030.
Telegraph
07-04-2025
- Automotive
- Telegraph
Britain's ‘largest on-street electric vehicle charging project' announced
A project said to be the UK's largest installation of on-street electric vehicle (EV) chargers has been announced. Charge point operator said it would install more than 6,000 kerbside chargers for Brighton and Hove City Council (BHCC) after securing a £130 million contract. The rollout of public EV charging is seen as vital to persuade drivers without off-road parking to switch to electric motoring. Installing street chargers near homes will reduce the need for people to drive to a charging station, and enable more motorists to take advantage of cheaper overnight electricity rates. BHCC is one of the first local authorities to use the Government's Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (Levi) funding. The scheme supports local authorities in England to plan and deliver charging infrastructure for residents without off-street parking. Lilian Greenwood, the future of roads minister, said making EV charging as easy as possible was ' crucial to making the switch to electric a success '. She went on: 'Rolling out over 6,000 chargers across Brighton and Hove will make driving an electric vehicle easier and more convenient, especially for those without a driveway. 'It will power growth, cut emissions and improve lives in Brighton and Hove and beyond, as we continue to create jobs, attract investment and secure our future.' Quentin Willson, founder of EV lobby group FairCharge, said: 'Such a huge and very visible deployment of on-street chargers will help create consumer confidence in charging infrastructure. 'It will also show other local authorities that with ambition and Government Levi funding, it's possible to offer chargers to the neglected 30 per cent of EV drivers who can't charge at home.' Fifteen-year contract has been given a 15-year contract to operate and maintain the charging network. John Lewis, its chief executive, described the announcement as 'a huge moment for the UK and its EV ambitions' which would 'bring the UK meaningfully closer to ... sustainability goals '. He said: 'This partnership alone will empower thousands of residents to confidently make the switch to electric vehicles, knowing they have easy access to chargers.' Last month the Department for Transport (DfT) said the number of public EV charging devices installed in the UK had exceeded 75,000. A report published by public spending watchdog the National Audit Office in December found the rollout of public EV chargers was 'on track' to meet the 300,000 the DfT estimated would be the minimum needed by 2030. There are more than 680,000 domestic charge points in England alone. The Government has pledged to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans from 2030.
The Independent
06-04-2025
- Automotive
- The Independent
UK's ‘largest' on-street EV chargepoint project announced
A project claiming to be the UK's largest installation of on-street electric vehicle (EV) chargers has been announced. Chargepoint operator said it will fit more than 6,000 kerbside chargers for Brighton and Hove City Council (BHCC) after securing a £130 million contract. The rollout of public EV charging is seen as vital to persuade drivers without off-road parking to switch to electric motoring. Installing street chargers near homes will reduce the need for people to drive to a charging station, and enable more motorists to take advantage of cheaper overnight electricity rates. John Lewis, chief executive of described the announcement as 'a huge moment for the UK and its EV ambitions'. He said: 'This partnership alone will empower thousands of residents to confidently make the switch to electric vehicles, knowing they have easy access to chargers. 'As local authorities across the UK prepare to follow suit, this stands as a powerful first example of how the public and private sectors are coming together to deliver impactful projects that stimulate the demand for EVs and bring the UK meaningfully closer to achieving our sustainability goals.' BHCC is one of the first local authorities to use the Government's Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (Levi) funding. The scheme supports local authorities in England to plan and deliver charging infrastructure for residents without off-street parking. Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood said making EV charging as easy as possible is 'crucial to making the switch to electric a success'. She went on: 'Rolling out over 6,000 chargers across Brighton and Hove will make driving an electric vehicle easier and more convenient, especially for those without a driveway. 'It will power growth, cut emissions and improve lives in Brighton and Hove and beyond, as we continue to create jobs, attract investment and secure our future.' Quentin Willson, founder of EV lobby group FairCharge, said: 'Such a huge and very visible deployment of on-street chargers will help create consumer confidence in charging infrastructure. 'It will also show other local authorities that with ambition and Government Levi funding, it's possible to offer chargers to the neglected 30% of EV drivers who can't charge at home.' has been handed a 15-year contract to operate and maintain the charging network. Last month the Department for Transport (DfT) said the number of public EV charging devices installed in the UK exceeded 75,000. A report published by public spending watchdog the National Audit Office in December found the rollout of public EV chargers was 'on track' to meet the 300,000 the DfT estimates will be the minimum needed by 2030. There are more than 680,000 domestic chargepoints in England alone. The Government has pledged to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans from 2030.
Yahoo
06-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
UK's ‘largest' on-street EV chargepoint project announced
A project claiming to be the UK's largest installation of on-street electric vehicle (EV) chargers has been announced. Chargepoint operator said it will fit more than 6,000 kerbside chargers for Brighton and Hove City Council (BHCC) after securing a £130 million contract. The rollout of public EV charging is seen as vital to persuade drivers without off-road parking to switch to electric motoring. Installing street chargers near homes will reduce the need for people to drive to a charging station, and enable more motorists to take advantage of cheaper overnight electricity rates. John Lewis, chief executive of described the announcement as 'a huge moment for the UK and its EV ambitions'. He said: 'This partnership alone will empower thousands of residents to confidently make the switch to electric vehicles, knowing they have easy access to chargers. 'As local authorities across the UK prepare to follow suit, this stands as a powerful first example of how the public and private sectors are coming together to deliver impactful projects that stimulate the demand for EVs and bring the UK meaningfully closer to achieving our sustainability goals.' BHCC is one of the first local authorities to use the Government's Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (Levi) funding. The scheme supports local authorities in England to plan and deliver charging infrastructure for residents without off-street parking. Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood said making EV charging as easy as possible is 'crucial to making the switch to electric a success'. She went on: 'Rolling out over 6,000 chargers across Brighton and Hove will make driving an electric vehicle easier and more convenient, especially for those without a driveway. 'It will power growth, cut emissions and improve lives in Brighton and Hove and beyond, as we continue to create jobs, attract investment and secure our future.' Quentin Willson, founder of EV lobby group FairCharge, said: 'Such a huge and very visible deployment of on-street chargers will help create consumer confidence in charging infrastructure. 'It will also show other local authorities that with ambition and Government Levi funding, it's possible to offer chargers to the neglected 30% of EV drivers who can't charge at home.' has been handed a 15-year contract to operate and maintain the charging network. Last month the Department for Transport (DfT) said the number of public EV charging devices installed in the UK exceeded 75,000. A report published by public spending watchdog the National Audit Office in December found the rollout of public EV chargers was 'on track' to meet the 300,000 the DfT estimates will be the minimum needed by 2030. There are more than 680,000 domestic chargepoints in England alone. The Government has pledged to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans from 2030.
