On Saturday 11 October there was a small fire in Parkside House, Dagenham which was quickly dealt with by London Fire Brigade. Luckily no one was hurt, but as a precaution all 101 households have been evacuated and are having to stay elsewhere until at least next weekend (18 October). If you live in Parkside House and you have not had contact with the council, please can you contact 020 8215 3000 so we can ensure we have your details and can send you any further updates
Electric vehicle charging points
Information on electric vehicles and public charging infrastructure.
To support cleaner transport and cut emissions, we aim to install hundreds of electric vehicle charging points (EVCPs) by 2030.
EVCPs will be located across the borough so that every resident is within a reasonable walking distance of a charging point. This will make switching to electric vehicles more practical, helping us all move toward a cleaner, greener borough.
Improving air quality is a top priority for Barking and Dagenham Council, as pollution continues to impact residents’ health.
On-street EV charging
The Council does not allow charging electric vehicles from private power supplies using cables laid across, above, or beneath the public highway at this present time. Such setups pose significant safety risks and may result in liability for anyone who installs them.
Like several other London boroughs, we have serious concerns around safety, legal liability, maintenance, street cleansing, and the coordination of utility works related to privately run charging cables.
Current chargepoint operators
Connected Kerb
Typical kW: 7kw (AC)
Connector: Type 2
Charge time: 5 to 6 hours
Current tariff: £0.50 per kwh
Number in Barking and Dagenham: 84
To find out more about using a Connected Kerb charging point, including frequently asked questions, please refer to the Connected Kerb website or download the ‘Connected Kerb’ app.
Source London
Typical kW: 7kw (AC)
Connector: Type 1 & Type 2
Charge time: 5 to 6 hours
PAYG tariff: £0.62 per kwh (Resident memberships available)
Number in Barking and Dagenham: 18
To find out more about using a Source London charging point, please refer to the Source London website or download the ‘TotalEnergies Charge Europe’ app.
Other operators
A number of other operators provide EV charging services at retail locations and new developments throughout Barking and Dagenham. For specific information, please contact the provider directly.
Electric vehicle charging points frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Why is the Council installing electric vehicle (EV) charge points?
We’re supporting London’s shift to cleaner travel. EV charge points help improve air quality, lower carbon emissions, and give residents access to more sustainable transport options.
Can I install a charger at home?
Running cables across pavements, even with cable covers, is not permitted due to safety risks. Residents without driveways can request an on-street charging point using our EV request form.
However if you have off-street parking and own the property (or have landlord consent), you may install a home charger in certain circumstances. Installation must be carried out by a qualified professional.
In order to be installed without planning permission, they must comply with the requirements set out in the relevant section of the General Permitted Development Order. The relevant sections are available on the legislation.gov.uk website at the links below:
In some cases, planning permission may be required. For further information and advice and to submit a pre-application request, please visit our get pre application advice page.
