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Glasgow City Council has started a battery recycling campaign aimed at reducing fire hazards in waste collection and processing facilities. The initiative addresses the growing problem of lithium batteries being incorrectly disposed of in general waste, which can ignite during collection or at recycling centres. The council is promoting proper battery disposal to safeguard waste management operations across the city.

Why it matters: For charge point operators and EV infrastructure teams, safe end of life handling of lithium batteries is becoming a regulatory and operational priority as the volume of electric vehicle batteries and portable power units grows. Local authority campaigns like Glasgow's signal tightening expectations around battery stewardship that may extend to commercial EV operators and depot managers.

Glasgow City Council has commissioned a study into launching a free electric shuttle bus service, with six route options assessed to connect parts of the city centre. The service would cost between £764,000 and £1.5 million per year, though funding has not yet been secured. An update on the proposals, part of the city centre transport plan, will be presented to the council's operations and scrutiny committee this week.

Why it matters: The proposal signals potential procurement opportunities for electric bus suppliers and charging infrastructure providers in Glasgow. Similar free electric shuttle schemes already operate in UK cities including Sheffield, suggesting growing municipal appetite for zero emission public transport pilots.

Glasgow City Region, covering eight councils around Glasgow, has launched a tender for a charging point operator to install 3000 new charge points and take over 600 existing units under a 20 year concession. The contract, backed by more than £3.6 million from the Scottish government, is described as the largest of its kind in Scotland and covers street locations and council owned car parks. An Invitation to Participate was published in December 2025, with contract award expected in late 2026.

Why it matters: This 3600 unit, two decade concession represents a major long term revenue opportunity for CPOs and sets a benchmark for regional scale public charging procurement in Scotland. The turnkey model, including migration of existing assets, signals a shift towards consolidated municipal charging operations.