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Somerset Council reaches milestone in electric vehicle charging network rollout

By Eve

Somerset Council has announced a milestone in its electric vehicle charging network expansion, though specific figures on the number of chargers or sites were not disclosed in the available excerpt. The development forms part of the council's ongoing infrastructure programme to support EV adoption across the Somerset region in the United Kingdom.

Why it matters: Local authority charging rollouts signal procurement opportunities for CPOs and contractors as councils accelerate infrastructure delivery. Somerset's progress may indicate further tender activity in the South West as regional networks expand to meet government targets.

Source: https://somerset.gov.uk/ — original title: “Milestone for electric vehicle charging network

Published 29 August 2025 (date approximate)

Updated 16 July 2026