Key facts
- Council scheme
- Cross Pavement Solution pilot delivered by Kerbo Charge. Residents contribute £500 towards channel installation and need at least £5 million public liability insurance covering the cable and channel. The channel remains the property of the council or supplier.
- Cross-pavement policy
- Pilot basis. No guaranteed parking space; the chargepoint must not stick out more than 100mm over the footway.
Checked against official sources: 16 October 2026
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Cumberland Council is running a cross-pavement channel pilot with Kerbo Charge.
Costs and requirements
- £500 contribution towards installation
- £5 million public liability insurance covering the cable and channel
- No off-street parking and no conflicting parking restrictions
- Enough electrical capacity at home
- Your chargepoint must not stick out more than 100mm over the footway
Good to know
The channel stays the council's or supplier's property, and there's no guaranteed parking space.
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Frequently asked questions
Last updated 16 October 2026