The vehicles will assist the council’s housing department in delivering services such as on-site property work and repairs.

According to the local authority, the purchase supports its carbon reduction aims and reflects the council’s ‘continued commitment to energy efficiency’.

Cllr David A Bithell, Lead Member for Housing and Climate Change, commented: ‘Introducing these electric vans is another important step in reducing our carbon footprint and driving forward our climate goals.’

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