Electric car charging points are being installed in Hertsmere for the first time.

The points, which will provide enough charge to travel 30 miles in an hour will be available across three towns in the borough.

The installation comes after a partnership between Hertsmere Borough Council and Pod Point.

Drivers will be able to charge their electric vehicle at twin pod units at the Civic Offices car park in Borehamwood, Salisbury Close car park in Potters Bar, and High Road car park in Bushey.

The stations are free for public use and do not require membership.

Councillor Seamus Quilty, portfolio holder for environment and transport at the council said: “Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly common and we need to support those drivers, as well as encourage motorists to swap to ultra-low emission vehicles, which will benefit the environment.

“We have updated our car parks and a part of this scheme has been to future-proof them ready for electric charging points."