'We hope this new investment can mark a recommitment by government into the energy transition for transport' - Your Letters: July 21
PICTURE FROM THE ARCHIVE: The popular Wheel in Worfield, between Wolverhampton and Bridgnorth, used to be taken over by bikers every Wednesday night, with hundreds descending for some refreshment and a catch up with friends. But the tradition ended around 2005 because of police road safety concerns.
TIDE TURNING ON CHARGING OF EVs
We are delighted to see that the government has pledged £30m of investment into helping develop commercial transport charging facilities. This funding shows that the government not only supports, but is prioritising fleet transition, with just under half of the £63 million in EVs going to commercial transport. It is also promising to see the government update signage regulations on motorways and A-roads, allowing larger EV charging hubs to be signposted for the first time.
The tide is turning; fleet owners are increasingly championing the long-term financial and environmental benefits of decarbonising commercial transport, and this funding will help them realise those benefits. We hope that this new investment can mark a recommitment by government into the energy transition for transport.
Michael Shaw, Aegis Energy
WHAT A WASTE OF PRECIOUS WATER
On the morning of 14 July I had to go to my doctors. Imagine my surprise when I neared the surgery, a council employee I presume, was watering the green stuff (grass) and flowers outside the local parish council offices using a hosepipe.
Now I admit to being a grumpy old devil, but what a waste of a precious resource. And they don't pay for it but the rate payers do. And we're short of water in our reservoirs. Perhaps a local councillor or parish employee could explain this to us.
Michael Gough, West Midlands
IT'S JUST STATING BLEEDING OBVIOUS
