Key facts
- Cross-pavement policy
- Not permitted. The council says it will not allow a footway or road to be crossed for charging in any circumstances, including with drainage channels or cable protectors, and won't approve private charging equipment on a public road or footway.
- Charging hubs
- Most of the main settlements have at least one public chargepoint, and the council is part of a South of Scotland partnership expanding the network.
Charging an EV in Clackmannanshire without a driveway
Clackmannanshire Council takes a firm line: it won't allow charging cables to cross a footway or road in any circumstances. That includes cable protectors and pavement drainage channels, and it won't approve private charging equipment on the public road or footway.
Your options
- Public chargers – most main settlements have at least one, and the council is working with neighbouring authorities across the South of Scotland to expand the network
- Workplace or destination charging
- A plug-in hybrid or efficient petrol car may suit you better until policy changes
Related: Pavement charging rules in Scotland, Wales and NI · How to charge an electric car without a driveway · All council guides
Frequently asked questions
Last updated 16 October 2026