Pensioner 'blocked' from charging his car at home despite government bodies urging public to switch to electric
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA resident of Oldham claims he is being ‘blocked’ by the council from charging his electric car (EV) at home. David Kelsall has been pleading with the council for six months to let him charge his car on the street outside his home.
The retired car mechanic claims he feels ‘unsafe’ using his nearest public charger, a three mile drive away from his home in Hathershaw, due to his heart condition and antisocial behaviour in the area.
But despite the governments’ push for a transition to EVs, the local authority claims it ‘can’t approve’ the request because they are ‘still waiting for guidance’ about on-street charging. READ NEXT: A new chapter in the colourful and combative story of Paul Massey Kelsall said: “It’s driving me crazy.
It’s making me unwell. “They’re doing everything to try and obstruct me. And I’m doing everything to work with them and find a solution.” He went on: “I’m totally dependent on my pacemaker.
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