Newcastle City Council are implementing a rolling programme of installing electric vehicle charging points in on-street and off-street parking locations. This project has been co-ordinated by Sally Herbert, Travel Plan Officer.
The Secretary of State for Transport under powers from the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (sections 64 and 65) authorised on 20th August 2010 for signs (conforming to laid down design) to be erected in Newcastle to inform motorists of charging points for electric vehicles.
Charging points are available at the following on-street locations:
| Location | Number of points |
|---|---|
| Akenside Hill | 1 |
| Bigg Market | 2 |
| Blandford Square | 2 |
| Chillingham Road | 1 |
| City Road | 2 |
| Claremont Road | 2 |
| Clayton Street | 2 |
| Clayton Street West | 2 |
| Collingwood Street | 2 |
| Grey Street | 1 |
| The Grove | 2 |
| Leazes Village | 1 |
| Melbourne Street | 2 |
| Princes Road | 1 |
| Scotswood Road Service Road | 1 |
| Westgate Road | 2 |
Charging points are available at the following car parks:
| Location | Number of points |
|---|---|
| Argyle Street | 1 |
| Civic Centre | 8 |
| Close/Swing Bridge |
1 |
| Condercum Road | 2 |
| Dean Street | 1 |
| Eldon Garden | 2 |
| Great Park | 2 |
| Leazes Park Road | 1 |
| Quayside | 2 |
| St Nicholas Avenue | 2 |
| Sandyford Square | 2 |
For information regarding the availability across the country go to www.chargeyourcar.org.uk
Further details can be obtained by contacting the Charge Your Car helpline by ringing 0191 265 0500
If a vehicle is parked in a bay without being connected to the charging point, a Civil Enforcement Officer (CEO) will issue a PCN.
Page last updated: 28 February, 2012
