Wrexham Council has signed a partnership with EV charging infrastructure provider Rolec and construction firm Costelloe to expand the public charging network across the Welsh region. The collaboration signals how UK councils are securing commercial partners to accelerate charging rollout beyond national grid funding schemes.
Rolec has positioned itself as a municipal operator, handling both infrastructure deployment and ongoing network management. The deal covers site identification, installation, and operational support — consolidating multiple tender processes into a single contract for the council.
For electrical contractors and installation firms, this model represents a shift in how local authority charging projects are tendered. Rather than fragmented site-by-site procurement, integrated partnerships favour suppliers with existing frameworks and operational capacity. Wrexham's approach may become a template for other British councils facing pressure to meet EV readiness targets without waiting for central funding approvals.
