Powys councillor calls for pavement cable gully trial to enable home EV charging

Councillor Gareth Ratcliffe has asked Powys County Council to consider trialling pavement charging channels or gullies in Hay on Wye, allowing residents to run charging cables from their homes to vehicles parked on the highway without creating trip hazards. Redbridge Council in London has already begun piloting such installations with UK government funding. The channels would enable residents to use cheaper domestic electricity tariffs instead of relying on more expensive public charging infrastructure.

Why it matters: Pavement gullies represent a low cost alternative to dedicated on street charge points in areas where residents lack off street parking, potentially reducing the need for public infrastructure investment while expanding home charging access. The approach could influence how local authorities balance residential charging demand with pavement safety obligations.