NEW electric vehicle chargers have been installed in three locations across the Hart district.

The rapid charge bays, available in car parks in Hook, Odiham, and Fleet, have been implemented by Hart District Council and charge point operator Mer.

Two charge bays have been established in Crossways Manor car park in Hook and The Bury in Odiham.

Eight further bays are located in the Victoria Road car park in Fleet.

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These additions bring the total number of Hart District Council-run car parks equipped with EV charging points to five.

Cllr Richard Quarterman, portfolio holder for climate change and corporate services, said: "More and more vehicle users are making the switch to electric each month.

"We want to help with this transition by making it quick and easy to charge wherever you are in Hart.

"We're dedicated to helping everyone take local action to tackle global climate change and are pleased to support those making this positive step in our journey towards a carbon-neutral district."

Hart District Council aims to achieve carbon neutrality as an authority by 2035, with the broader district set to follow by 2040. This project is a key element of that pledge.

Alex Hinchcliffe, managing director at Mer UK, said: "Public sector bodies are playing an important role in facilitating the EV transition.

"We are delighted to be working with Hart District Council to help them further their sustainable transport strategy by installing effortless, future-fit EV charging for the Hart community."