Key facts
- Council scheme
- The council trialled a pavement gully product with Kerbo Charge at six locations over six months, then planned a city-wide rollout, with a waiting list already forming. Householders needed a dedicated EV charger with an electrical safety certificate and public liability insurance for the cable.
- Cross-pavement policy
- Allowed through the council. A channel doesn't guarantee a parking space, and the council found the gullies weren't suitable for some disabled users because of the bending and lifting involved.
Checked against official sources: 16 October 2026
Charging an EV in Milton Keynes without a driveway
Milton Keynes was one of the first councils to trial pavement gullies, developing the product with Kerbo Charge.
What the trial found
- Six locations were tested over six months
- Residents often agreed parking arrangements with their neighbours
- The council planned a city-wide rollout, with a waiting list already forming
Requirements
- A dedicated EV charger with an electrical safety certificate
- Public liability insurance covering the charging cable
- No guaranteed parking space
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Last updated 16 October 2026