Electric vehicle chargers

New EV Chargepoints: LEVI Project with Connected Kerb

In January 2026, North Northamptonshire Council awarded Connected Kerb a contract to deliver a cutting-edge Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) network across our towns and villages.

This major initiative is supported by £2.9 million in grant funding from UK Government, alongside a multi-million-pound investment from Connected Kerb. Together, we are creating a future-ready charging network that will see over 1,500 electric vehicle (EV) charging sockets installed over the next three to five years.

The project aims to make EV charging accessible for everyone, particularly the 30% of households without private off-street parking. We are also installing replacement or new chargepoints in around 20 council car parks, including accessible bays designed to meet diverse needs.

By investing now, we are giving residents and businesses the confidence to make the switch to zero-emission electric vehicles, supported by an EV charging network close to home that is easy to use, accessible, reliable, and convenient.

Connected Kerb brings competitive pricing and smart charging technology. This means that EV drivers can take advantage of off-peak charging when electricity is cheaper and cleaner, saving money while reducing carbon emissions. Connected Kerb were recently named ZapMap’s Best EV Charging Network 2026 for On-Street and Destination Charging.

First new sites confirmed

The council and Connected Kerb is engaging with communities, local councillors, town and parish councils and other stakeholders as plans for new EV infrastructure comes forward. An interactive map can be viewed on Connected Kerb.

Decisions have been made on the first phase of sites to be delivered.

Approval

Following a review of comments received during the resident engagement stage, the following sites will now move forward to the delivery stage.

• Barton Seagrave - Castle Way
• Earls Barton - Wellingborough Road
• Earls Barton - Clarke Court
• Finedon - Thrapston Road
• Finedon - High Street
• Higham Ferrers - Westfields Avenue
• Higham Ferrers - Celtic Close
• Irchester - Baker Crescent (School Lane)
• Irchester - Wollaston Road
• Irchester - Farndish Road
• Irthlingborough - Fernmoor Drive
• Irthlingborough - Musson Close
• Irthlingborough - Churchill Avenue
• Kettering - Northumberland Road
• Kettering - Ivy Road
• Kettering - Whiteford Drive
• Kettering - Hallwood Road
• Kettering - Dahlia Road
• Kettering - Bath Road
• Kettering - Broadway
• Rushden - Gloucester Crescent
• Rushden - Tennyson Road
• Rushden - Irchester Road
• Wellingborough - Longfellow Road
• Wellingborough - Goldsmith Road
• Wellingborough - Owen Close
• Wellingborough - Chester Road
• Wellingborough - Birchfield Road
• Wellingborough - Hatton Park Road
• Wollaston - Hinwick Road
• Wollaston - Irchester Road
• Wollaston - Park Street

Rejection

The following sites will not be taken forward. Where possible, alternative sites will be identified to serve premises in the local area. Details of these will be confirmed in due course and then subject to resident engagement.

• Irthlingborough - Presland Way
• Little Harrowden - Main Street
• Raunds - Grombold Avenue
• Rushden - Westfield Avenue

Deferred

The sites listed below are considered good locations, but a decision on whether they will move forward to the delivery stage is being deferred. This will enable alternative locations in the local area to be considered, and following resident engagement, a final decision is made.

• Kettering - Stamford Road
• Kettering - Kingsley Avenue (Shakespeare Road)
• Raunds - Park Street
• Wollaston - High Street

Register your interest

We want to hear from you on where charge points should be provided in the future, particularly on-street locations.

Last updated 02 April 2026