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<p>The Government’s Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Strategy, published in March
2022, outlined that local authorities are best placed to understand what charging
infrastructure is required, and have a key role in ensuring the delivery of chargepoints
meets the needs of their areas. The Government and industry sponsored, Publicly Available
Standard (PAS) 1899 provides specifications on the placement, design and installation
of accessible public EV chargepoints.</p><p> </p><p>Cross-pavement cable solutions
can be used to channel EV charging wires across the pavement safely. As part of the
Plan for Drivers, the Government committed to provide guidance on the use of safe
cross-pavement charging solutions, best practice to local authorities on relevant
legislation, permissions, and how to consider applications.</p><p> </p><p>The Government
has extended its e-scooter trials until May 2026 to build on current learning across
areas including usage, safety, parking provision and environmental impacts. The Department’s
guidance for local authorities and operators taking part in trials sets out that appropriate
parking provision should be provided to ensure e-scooters do not become obstructive.</p><p>
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