SEVEN NEW electric vehicles will soon be in service across the borough as Oldham Council is replacing some of its ageing fleet with the eco-friendly motors.
The local authority has underlined its green credentials, co-operative working and value for money approach by purchasing the Nissan LEAF electric cars.
The council is collaborating with Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service and Greater Manchester Police – who will share the vehicles – to provide a more efficient fleet and better value of public money.
The vehicles will be operated by district teams – one for each area – and another will be available for the Enforcement team.
Councillor Barbara Brownridge, Oldham Council’s Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods and Co-operatives, said: “These new vehicles will make it easier for council officers based in our district town halls to get out and about their patches, responding to the needs of residents.
“For example if there has been a report of someone fly tipping, one of our enforcement officers can go out in the LEAF and gather evidence that could lead to a prosecution.
“As a council we are committed to minimising vehicle emissions from our fleet. We also take a comprehensive approach to reducing vehicle use, including promoting more sustainable staff travel, such as using public transport and car sharing.”
Kevin Talbot, GMFRS Oldham Borough Manager said: “We’re delighted to be working with our partners to provide a better service to the people of Oldham using this new fleet of electric cars.
“Our Community Safety teams and Protection Officers will be able to visit the community and provide fire safety advice in the environmentally friendly vehicles.
“By co-operating with partners at Oldham Council and GMP together we’re providing better public value through collaboration.”
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