The cost is being met by funds from the Department for Transport and Connected Kerb, one of the UK’s leading providers of electric vehicle charging equipment.

The county-wide scheme will involve the installation of up to 450 charging points in roadside parking bays and 100 in public car parks, including 15 points proposed in Worthing.

The public now has the opportunity to comment on each of the sites proposed, as well as to suggest other sites that could be used as the scheme is expanded.

Cllr Angus Dunn, Adur’s Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources, said: “We are working closely with the county council to provide the electric vehicle charging points we need to support more sustainable modes of transport now and for the future.

“Reducing emissions is a key commitment for the Councils and this is a fantastic scheme that will take us another step towards that. The Key now is to establish the most appropriate locations for these bays and I would urge Adur residents to have their say.”

Cllr Martin McCabe, Worthing’s Cabinet Member for Regeneration, said: “The use of electric vehicles is an important part of reducing harmful exhaust emissions in our continued and vital fight against climate change.

“But we are in real need of more charging points to accommodate not only the number of electric cars we currently have on the road, but for a growing market in the future. It is a win-win situation for residents and visitors, as the funding is coming from central government.”

Electric hybrid vehicles have significant emission benefits over conventional vehicles while all-electric vehicles produce zero tailpipe emissions.

Full details, including detailed plans showing the location of the proposed bays, can be viewed at https://www.connectedkerb.com/west-sussex-chargepoint-network-residents

People without internet access can get a copy of the proposals by calling 01243 642105. Objections or comments about the plans have to be submitted by December 8, 2022.

These can be submitted via the response form on the website, by email to tro.consultation@westsussex.gov.uk or in writing to TRO Team, West Sussex County Council, The Grange, Tower Street, Chichester, PO19 1RH. For legal reasons, only correspondence including a full name and address will be considered. Please quote reference ADR9018-MM in all correspondence.