Electric vehicle (EV) charging

Midlothian Council position on trailing charging cables

Midlothian Council does not permit the trailing of electrical cables across public spaces, including footways, to reach vehicles parked on-street, for safety and accessibility reasons. The Council also does not permit any cabling under the pavement surface.

Update of March 2025.

The Council (a Scottish Roads Authority) is closely following the work of a Scotland-wide EV Cross Pavement Charging short life working group made up of other Scottish Councils. The group is seeking to develop a consistent framework and guidance on trailing cables for all Scottish Local Authorities. Once this work is reported to all Scottish Roads Authorities, the Council may review the position.