Flintshire County Council has again pulled money earmarked for electric vehicle fleet upgrades to balance its budget. For the second consecutive year, the council held back £1.8m from its £2m annual ultra low emission vehicle (ULEV) fund, citing the overall budget position. The council is forecasting a £7.625m overspend before reserves are used. The delay is tied to grid capacity at the Alltami depot, which needs significant investment before electric charging infrastructure can be installed. A July cabinet report outlined staged EV adoption from 2024 to 2030 and noted work on a business case was ongoing. The council still aims to be net zero by 2030, but repeated deferrals push the fleet transition further back.
