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Community event offered EV drivers complimentary charging while showcasing the borough’s growing rapid and ultra-rapid network

Believ team on hand at Tower Hamlets

Electric vehicle (EV) charge point operator (CPO) Believ marked World EV Day on the 9th September by offering free EV charging and information at Newby Place in Tower Hamlets to help showcase the benefits of transitioning to EVs. From 10am to 4pm, Believ engaged with the

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Sodexo awarded 8-year place on Government Commercial Agency’s FM & Security framework

Leading food services and facilities management company Sodexo has been approved onto the Government Commercial Agency’s (GCS) new RM6378 Facilities Management & Security Services framework.

The national framework, which replaced both the RM6232 Facilities Management & Workplace Services and RM6257 Security – Physical, Technical & Support Services frameworks earlier this year,

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Believ begins delivery of its largest rapid and ultra-rapid EV charge point rollout in Tower Hamlets to support Council’s sustainable transport commitment

The first 17 chargers are now live in Electric Vehicle (EV) charge point operator (CPO) Believ and Tower Hamlets Council’s rollout of more than 70 chargers across 35 sites in the borough.

The rollout is Believ’s largest rapid and ultra rapid charging deployment to date and will support residents and commuters travelling through the

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Albion Water appoints new Director of Business Development

Andy Holland

Albion Water, the first NAV (New Appointment & Variation) to have been established in 1999 and now under the ownership of SDS Water Group has appointed Andy Holland as its new Director of Business Development.

Andy brings with him more than two decades of technical and commercial experience in water

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A damp social home with a solar panel is still a damp home

By Rory Evans, regional director, LHC Midlands and South East

A solar panel can cut a bill. But what it can’t do is dry a wall, repair a roof or make a damp home healthy.

That is the tension social landlords face as they respond to the latest Government announcement on the

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Believ’s Redcar and Cleveland EV infrastructure rollout underway

Charge point operator (CPO) Believ has commenced its rollout of electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure across Redcar and Cleveland to help drivers in the area transition to EVs. This infrastructure will strengthen Redcar and Cleveland’s EV network, promote sustainable travel, and offer convenient charging for residents without driveways or home-charging options, as well as

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Believ urges Government to maintain ZEV Mandate to protect UK investment and charging rollout

Believ has written to No.10 Downing Street urging Government to maintain the UK’s ZEV Mandate in its current form Company warns that policy instability risks slowing private investment and delaying charger deployment, particularly outside major cities Says long-term infrastructure pipeline depends on stable targets to unlock capital and support nationwide rollout

Believ, the electric vehicle (EV) charge point

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Believ and UrbanChain partner to deliver traceable, locally matched renewable energy for EV charging network

Electric vehicle (EV) charge point operator (CPO) Believ has partnered with UrbanChain, an AI-powered, licensed energy supplier, to power its UK charging network with traceable, locally matched renewable energy that bypasses the wholesale energy market to deliver stable energy prices.

This three-year extension builds upon an agreement first signed in 2025 and will

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Fusion21 appoints suppliers to £85 million UK-wide Grounds Maintenance Framework for the public sector

Following a competitive open tender process, Fusion21 has appointed 22 suppliers to its £85 million UK-wide Grounds Maintenance Framework, providing public sector members with a fast route to market for grounds maintenance, landscaping and outdoor space services.

The specialist companies have secured a place on the fourth iteration of the framework, with

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Believ marks three years of growth with major milestones in UK EV charging rollout

Electric vehicle (EV) charge point operator (CPO) Believ is marking three years following its rebrand from Liberty Charge with a series of major milestones across its growing standard, standard plus*, rapid and ultra-rapid nationwide network.

Over the past three years, Believ has focused on delivering reliable, inclusive and future-ready charging infrastructure for

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How to best deliver the Warm Homes Plan – that’s the £15 billion question

Rory Evans

By Rory Evans, regional director, LHC Midlands and South East

The Warm Homes Plan is not short on ambition. Running to well over a hundred pages, it sets out the government’s intention to deliver the largest programme of home energy upgrades the UK has ever seen.

The headline commitments

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Why tackling waste crime is critical to keeping EPR costs under control

By Paul Empson, General Manager, Bakers Basco

Paul Empson

The recent arrest linked to alleged multi-million pound packaging fraud is a stark reminder that waste crime is evolving and that its consequences reach far beyond the individuals directly involved.

While this particular case centres on the Packaging Producer Responsibility (PPR) regime, the underlying

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Europcar helps London Borough of Camden lead by example and cut operational emissions

Carefully selected eVans, onsite training and detailed handover give council drivers a smooth journey to electric mobility

As part of its Climate Action Plan 2026-2030, the London Borough of Camden has partnered with Europcar Mobility Group UK to cut its fleet emissions as it moves towards being a net-zero borough by

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Aligning policy and infrastructure: How the UK can accelerate the EV charging rollout

Reporter: Stuart Littleford

Richard Turnbull, Head of Public Affairs at charge point operator (CPO), Believ, has a long-standing career in the electric vehicle (EV) industry. As the market scales and evolves to meet growing EV demand, and continues to adapt, Richard shares his thoughts with GPSJ on the latest policy measures, how

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Local authorities urge action on EV charging accessibility as councils struggle to balance inclusive design with limited street space

Local authorities are calling for clearer guidance and faster action to ensure the UK’s expanding public Electric Vehicle (EV) charging network is accessible to all drivers, as new research reveals many councils are struggling to deliver inclusive infrastructure in constrained public spaces.

More than half (53%) of councils say balancing the need for accessible charge

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How location data can help identify Hard-to-Heat homes in Britain

With rising living costs, heating homes is not always easy for every household and fuel poverty is now sadly heard on a regular basis.

Ordnance Survey (OS) has analysed 23.6 million homes across Great Britain. With over 600 million data features, the OS NGD provides trusted, authoritative insight into Britain’s buildings, including

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Councils say budget funding constraints is biggest barrier to EV charge point rollout

Councils name top eight barriers to EV charging rollout Charge point operator (CPO) Believ says new report shows more advice and training should be signposted to local authorities and that administrative delays hindering the LEVI tendering process need addressing.

Local authorities say constrained budgets and slow access to government funding are the biggest

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Believ welcomes PAS 1899 review and advocates for improved accessibility for EV charging

Electric Vehicle (EV) Charge Point Operator (CPO) Believ is welcoming the BSI PAS 1899 review and updated recommendations as an important milestone in industry coming together to improve access of EV charging for all drivers, including those with diverse accessibility needs.

Three years on from the publication of the PAS 1899 accessible charging guidance,

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Believ welcomes PAS 1899 review and advocates for improved accessibility for EV charging

Three years on from the publication of the PAS 1899 accessible charging guidance,

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Buro Happold UK achieves PAS 2080 Certification, supporting public sector net-zero delivery of infrastructure

“Public Sector bodies are under increasing pressure to deliver infrastructure that is not only cost-effective but also aligned with net-zero targets,” said Duncan Price, Partner, Global Sustainability & Climate Lead, Buro Happold.

Leading global engineering, design and advisorypractice Buro Happold has achieved PAS 2080 certification for Carbon Management in Infrastructure and Built Environment from

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Community event offered EV drivers complimentary charging while showcasing the borough’s growing rapid and ultra-rapid network

Sodexo awarded 8-year place on Government Commercial Agency’s FM & Security framework

Believ begins delivery of its largest rapid and ultra-rapid EV charge point rollout in Tower Hamlets to support Council’s sustainable transport commitment

Albion Water appoints new Director of Business Development

Believ’s Redcar and Cleveland EV infrastructure rollout underway

Believ urges Government to maintain ZEV Mandate to protect UK investment and charging rollout

Believ and UrbanChain partner to deliver traceable, locally matched renewable energy for EV charging network

Fusion21 appoints suppliers to £85 million UK-wide Grounds Maintenance Framework for the public sector

Believ marks three years of growth with major milestones in UK EV charging rollout

Why tackling waste crime is critical to keeping EPR costs under control

Europcar helps London Borough of Camden lead by example and cut operational emissions

Aligning policy and infrastructure: How the UK can accelerate the EV charging rollout

Local authorities urge action on EV charging accessibility as councils struggle to balance inclusive design with limited street space

How location data can help identify Hard-to-Heat homes in Britain

Councils say budget funding constraints is biggest barrier to EV charge point rollout

Believ welcomes PAS 1899 review and advocates for improved accessibility for EV charging

Believ welcomes PAS 1899 review and advocates for improved accessibility for EV charging

Buro Happold UK achieves PAS 2080 Certification, supporting public sector net-zero delivery of infrastructure

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