The all-electric Renault Kangoos will replace petrol and diesel vans, and will be used by the parks team and the public toilet cleaning team.

The council estimates that since autumn when they started operations, each van has saved 475.25kg of carbon dioxide equivalent in the first two months of use.

Cllr David Rouane, leader of South Oxfordshire District Council and climate lead, said: ‘Our staff cover a large part of Oxfordshire, from Faringdon in the west to Thame in the east, and from Wheatley in the north down to Henley in the south. This results in a significant amount of mileage, which can have a considerable environmental impact.

‘With the introduction of these new electric vehicles, we’re taking an important step towards reducing that impact. They’ll help reduce emissions and give our staff a cleaner, greener way to get around, which is great for everyone – the staff, the environment, and the community.’

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