On Wednesday 17 September, Camden’s Cabinet will put into action strategies and investments that will help support vulnerable residents, bring 500 new electric vehicle charging points to the borough, and keep Camden’s finances resilient while funding the vital services that serve our communities.
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Over 500 new electric car charging points
To reduce emissions and make it easier for residents to switch to electric vehicles, Cabinet is set to approve a partnership with Islington Council to deliver over 1,100 new lamp column EV charge points, including at least 500 in Camden.
Funded through the Government’s Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure scheme and investment from the charging point operator, the programme significantly expands resident’s access to EV charging at no capital cost to the borough.
Once these new charging points have been delivered, there will be over 1,000 council electrical vehicle charging points across Camden!
335 bed spaces for people experiencing rough sleeping and homelessness
Cabinet is set to agree an investment of almost £28million to provide supported accommodation for Camden residents experiencing homelessness, including women escaping domestic abuse and those who need support with mental health or substance misuse.
The investment will secure 335 bed spaces across six sites over the next seven years. It is part of Camden’s commitment to tackling homelessness and ensuring all residents have a safe place to call home.
An autism-friendly borough
Cabinet will consider Camden’s first ‘All-Age Autism Strategy’, developed in co-production with autistic residents, families, and community organisations.
The strategy sets out a plan to remove barriers, improve access to services, and make Camden an autism-friendly borough.
Managing Camden’s finances responsibly
Cabinet will review the management of the Council’s finances for 2024/25, which confirms that the Council has delivered around £3.7 million in annual savings by prioritising long-term, sustainable investments over high-risk commercial ventures.
This has meant that the Council is able to continue investing in vital services for residents while remaining resilient to the financial challenges facing many councils.