Decision

The Portfolio Holder for People & Transformation has decided to secure funding for Electric Vehicle charging infrastructure in Dacorum.

Analysis

outcome: The decision was to enter the collaboration agreement with HCC to secure funding for Electric Vehicle charging infrastructure.

summary: The decision involves entering a collaboration agreement with Hertfordshire County Council to secure funding for low-power charging infrastructure in Dacorum.

topline: The Portfolio Holder for People & Transformation has decided to secure funding for Electric Vehicle charging infrastructure in Dacorum.

reason_contentious: This issue is not particularly contentious as it aligns with the council's goals in the Climate and Ecological Emergency and the goal for Electric Vehicles in the Borough.

affected_stakeholders: ["Dacorum Borough Council", "Hertfordshire County Council", "Charge Point Operators"]

contentiousness_score: 2

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.

URL: https://democracy.dacorum.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2459

Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder for People & Transformation

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: The Low Emission Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Fund is a £6.015m fund to Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) to increase low-power charging infrastructure around Hertfordshire. The Council’s involvement in the LEVI fund requires signing a collaboration agreement with HCC which 1) secures Dacorum approximately 10% of the overall Low Emission Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) fund for Electric Vehicle charging infrastructure, and 2) appoints procurement authority to HCC to lead the project with Charge Point Operators

Content: The Low Emission Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Fund is a £6.015m fund to Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) to increase low-power charging infrastructure around Hertfordshire. The Council’s involvement in the LEVI fund requires signing a collaboration agreement with HCC which 1) secures Dacorum approximately 10% of the overall Low Emission Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) fund for Electric Vehicle charging infrastructure, and 2) appoints procurement authority to HCC to lead the project with Charge Point Operators Background to report: The Low Emission Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Fund is a £6.015m fund to Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) to increase low-power charging infrastructure around Hertfordshire. The Council’s involvement in the LEVI fund requires signing a collaboration agreement with HCC which 1) secures Dacorum approximately 10% of the overall Low Emission Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) fund for Electric Vehicle charging infrastructure, and 2) appoints procurement authority to HCC to lead the project with Charge Point Operators.   Decision made and reasons: The PH decision is to enter the collaboration agreement with HCC. The reason for this decision is that it aligns with Dacorum Borough Council’s goals in the Climate and Ecological Emergency and the goal for Electric Vehicles in the Borough.   The PH decision is to enter the collaboration agreement with HCC. The reason for this decision is that it aligns with Dacorum Borough Council’s goals in the Climate and Ecological Emergency and the goal for Electric Vehicles in the Borough. The other option was to not enter the partnership agreement with Hertfordshire County Council and not take part in the LEVI Fund. This was rejected because it would eliminate £740k of central government investment in on-street charging infrastructure and leave Dacorum underserved with new electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

Date of Decision: July 22, 2025