Decision details

To consider Slough Electric Vehicle Strategy which is required as part of the LEVI funding commitment 2024-2030.

(a)  Approved the EVCI Strategy 2024 – 2029 set out in Appendix A.

(b)  Adopted the British Vehicle Renting & Leasing Association (BVRLA) Fleet Pledge at Figure 2.

(c)  Delegated authority to the Executive Director of Regeneration, Housing & Environment, in consultation with the S.151 Officer and the Lead Member for the Environment, Environmental Services and Open Spaces, to approve submission of the Stage 2 & 3 funding applications under the LEVI scheme.

(d)  Approved the addition of new capital programmes of up to £5 million in connection with the LEVI scheme on the basis that all expenditure is covered by external grant and third-party funding.

(e)  Delegated authority to the Executive Director of Regeneration, Housing & Environment, in consultation with the Lead Member for the Environment, Environmental Services and Open Spaces, to commence the process for commissioning suppliers for EVCI using a compliant procurement route.

(f)  Delegated the decision to award and enter into the contract(s) to the Executive Director – Regeneration, Housing & Environment, in consultation with the S.151 Officer and the Lead Member for Environment, Environmental Services & Open Spaces, subject to the funding being available from the LEVI grant and match funding from the private sectors.

(g)  Noted that a report will be brought to Cabinet by 31st December 2024 to update on the application under the LEVI Scheme and the procurement of EVCI.