Oh Dear -Dear-Dear (Again)

Last week as the Town Clerk is on her holidays, some of us Councillors have been
covering the Office whilst she is away. There are 3 of us that do this in order that the Public have access by phone or in person, 5 days a week 09:30 to 13:00 + we open and close the Council Chanber for the many Community Groups..

Last week I did 3 days – and the hot topic with its more than fair share of Abuse was about the Electric Charging Points not working.
As I have explained here last week the history and the posibble way ahead and repeated to all those who contacted me and other Councillors.
It is now becoming somewhat tedious to say the least – most ‘appear’ to think this ‘FREE’ access is their right.

Dear Sir or Madam
I am disappointed that the EV Chargers outside your offices in Whittlesey are not operating.
As I understand it is a legal obligation for the council to provide these chargers so it would appear the council is breaking the law in not keeping them working. Please rectify immediately. Regards

Councillor Darren Rodwell, transport spokesperson for the Local Government Association, responded to the study, saying: ‘Councils are not responsible for the provision of electric vehicle charge points. ‘Each place is different and each council will make spending decisions according to their local priorities.

Some Whittlesey Town Councillors are now of the opinion, that either there will be a charge to use the EV points (As in most places) or if the cost to replace them is expensive – then they may not be replaced….