Key facts
- Cross-pavement policy
- Not currently permitted. Trailing cables across the pavement aren't allowed, even with cable protectors or ramps, and cable gullies can't currently be installed on public footpaths. The council has discussed trialling pavement channels.
- Charging hubs
- Sheffield has around 400 public chargepoints, including 93 run by the council, plus a pilot of on-street residential chargers.
Checked against official sources: 16 October 2026
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Sheffield City Council doesn't currently allow cable gullies on public footpaths, and trailing cables across the pavement are not permitted – even with cable protectors or ramps.
Is that changing?
In December 2025 councillors discussed plans including a trial of pavement channels. Residents have pushed for the council to use government funding to start one.
Your options now
- Around 400 public chargepoints across the city, 93 of them council-run
- On-street residential chargers in selected areas
- Council car park charging
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Last updated 16 October 2026