Council joins partnership to procure new on-street charging points
Friday 22 August 2025: Hillingdon Council has joined a partnership of London boroughs for the collaborative procurement of new electric vehicle (EV) charging points, as part of its drive to improve air quality and increase sustainable travel.
The partnership is in the process of procuring a supplier to install and manage the new EV charge points across all five boroughs, with 1,673 new EV charging points set to be installed across Hillingdon.
Most of the new charge points will be standard speed (3.7 to 8 kW), ideal for overnight charging. These will be installed on existing lampposts where possible, helping to reduce street clutter and make walking and cycling easier and safer for residents.
Councillor Steve Tuckwell, Hillingdon Council's Cabinet Member for Planning, Housing and Growth, said: "Joining this partnership with neighbouring boroughs will help us grow our EV charging network to meet current and future demand and enable more people to make the switch to sustainable transport.
"Expanding our EV charging network will make it easier for residents to switch to electric vehicles. Improving air quality and creating a more accessible charging infrastructure reflects our commitment to 'Putting Residents First'."
The partnership is expected to appoint an operator in early 2026, with types of chargers and suitable locations to be finalised by the council afterwards and, if applicable, consulted upon through public consultation.
Find your nearest charging point and more about the council's EV Charging Strategy at www.hillingdon.gov.uk/electric-vehicles.
