Online map aims to get ideas for EV charge points

Proposed sites for electric charging points would be checked over for how practical they were, the county council said

People are being asked to drop a pin on an online map to tell Worcestershire County Council where they think charging points for electric vehicle should be built in the county.

The idea was to make sure those residents who did not have off-street parking to charge at home did not get left behind in the shift to electric vehicles, a council spokesperson said.

The map lets people mark a place as their suggested location and explain why it is needed, they added.

Councillor Karl Perks said the authority wanted to make sure people without a driveway or garage could influence their plans.

"This is your chance to tell us where you think chargers could go," he added.

A suggestion did not guarantee a charging point would be installed but would help give a wider understanding of the local needs, the spokesperson said.

Proposed sites be assessed for how practical they are.