The Council aims to have at least one public charging point in every community. By Spring 2024 most of the main settlements now have access to at least one public charging point.
Our current grant funding has now ended and we are now seeking new opportunities to expand the existing EV charging network. At present no further locations are proposed.
ChargePlace Scotland have developed an etiquette guide on using the charging network. All users of the network should refer to this guide to ensure everyone has the best and fairest experience. In general rapid charger bay use should be limited to 1 hour.
For those who have access to off-street parking (driveway or garage), you can install a charging point at home. Home owners are advised to speak to the Planning Department before installing a home charger, particularly for those properties within a conservation area. However, under the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984, Part V Roads and Building Control and VII Interference and Damage, it is not permitted to place and obstruction, including but not limited to, a cable or wire over, along or across a public road or footway without the permission of the roads authority.
For clarity, in no circumstance will Clackmannanshire Council permit the crossing of a footway or road for the purpose of charging a vehicle. Having the cable trail from your home, across or above the pavement to your car may cause a safety hazard. If a passer-by injures themselves due to your cable, you can be held responsible. Furthermore, a cable across the ground can limit accessibility of the footway and can impact negatively on people with disabilities.
There is no instance in which you can trail your cable across the pavement, including the use of pavement drainage channels or a cable protector. The council at present will also not approve the use of private charging infrastructure to be installed on a public road (this includes the footway).
For those without access to a driveway or other off-street parking area, you can access the network of public charging points.
Alternatively if you have a front garden, you may be able to apply to install a driveway and dropped kerb, subject to conditions.
Clackmannanshire Council currently has a fleet of EVs in its drive to cut carbon emissions, save money and cut fossil fuel use.
The electric vehicles were bought with assistance from the Scottish Government's Low Carbon Electric Vehicle Procurement Support Scheme.
The Council has installed domestic charging points for the charging of its own fleet at the main offices and depots.
Electric Vehicles
Kilncraigs, Greenside Street, Alloa, FK10 1EB
Tel: 01259 450000
Email: ev@clacks.gov.uk