The installation of 46 new electrical charging points across Norwich has been confirmed by Norfolk County Council to address the current lack of publicly available charging facilities which is the biggest barrier facing the move to electric vehicles.

I recognise the importance of decarbonising vehicles to reduce emissions and reach the Government's target for the UK to hit net-zero by 2050. I plan to work with businesses and partners across Norwich North and the Eastern region to understand the challenges in the electrical vehicle market, and hope that the new charging points will boost consumer confidence in the city.

The areas receiving the new charging points include Nelson, Mancroft, Mile Cross, Sewell, Thorpe Hamlet, Lakenham and Town Close.