Somerset Council opens public consultation on £3.78m LEVI rollout for 1,606 charge ports

Somerset Council is consulting residents on where to deploy £3.78 million in government LEVI funding to install at least 1,606 low-powered public charge port sockets across the county. The scheme targets on-street and car park locations to support overnight and long-stay charging for residents without off-street parking, with installations limited to council-owned land.

Why it matters: The consultation signals an imminent procurement for a substantial on-street charging rollout in Somerset, offering CPOs and contractors a clear pipeline opportunity. Public input may shape site selection criteria and help bidders tailor proposals to community-identified demand hotspots.