Manchester City Council and AMEY have deployed 38 EV charging points integrated into existing lampposts across residential streets in the city. The pilot aims to provide convenient, affordable charging for residents without off street parking, with clear instructions attached to each unit. The council will consider wider expansion if the trial proves successful.
Why it matters: Lamppost charging offers a lower cost, lower clutter deployment model for local authorities targeting on street residential demand. A successful Manchester pilot could accelerate similar procurement frameworks across UK cities seeking to meet statutory charge point targets.