Issue - meetings

That the Deputy Chief Executive in consultation with the Portfolio Finance, Town Centres and Growth, be autorised to enter into a contract with Zest Eco Ltd for the installation, management and maintenance of electric vehicle charging points at Castle Car Park.

The Portfolio Holder for Finance, Town Centre’s and Growth introduced a report awarding the contract for the provision of Electric Vehicle Charging Points at Castle Car Park to Zest Eco Ltd.

Zest Eco would be liable for the provision, management, maintenance and replacement of the EV chargers with no cost to the Council.

The Leader stated that the existing car park at the Midway did not facilitate EV charging or ‘pay on exit’ and that had been a key driver for the building of the new car park.  

Resolved:     That the Deputy Chief Executive in consultation with the Portfolio

Holder for Finance, Town Centres and Growth, be autorised to enter into a contract with Zest Eco Ltd for the installation, management and maintenance of electric vehicle charging points at Castle Car Park.

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