URL: https://moderngov.fareham.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2706

Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: To brief the Executive on the proposal for Electric Vehicle Charge Points (EVCP) at the Fareham Innovation Centre (FIC) and to seek a budget via the use of retained business rates from the Solent Enterprise Zone for their installation.   The installation of two 22kW EVCP at the FIC is proposed, with the flexibility to expand the provision in response to future demand.   Initial usage estimates suggest the financial business case may not return the initial capital investment in a standalone basis. It is therefore proposed that retained business rates collected from businesses located in the boundary of the SEZ at Daedalus are used to fund this.

Content: To brief the Executive on the proposal for Electric Vehicle Charge Points (EVCP) at the Fareham Innovation Centre (FIC) and to seek a budget via the use of retained business rates from the Solent Enterprise Zone for their installation.   The installation of two 22kW EVCP at the FIC is proposed, with the flexibility to expand the provision in response to future demand.   Initial usage estimates suggest the financial business case may not return the initial capital investment in a standalone basis. It is therefore proposed that retained business rates collected from businesses located in the boundary of the SEZ at Daedalus are used to fund this. RESOLVED that the Executive approves a budget of £50,000 to be added to the capital programme and the use of retained business rates from the Solent Enterprise Zone for the installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Points at Fareham Innovation Centre.

Date of Decision: October 2, 2025