Dozens of new charging points for electric cars are being made available across East Sussex.

Lewes District Council has entered into an agreement with the Connected Kerb to put 64 charging points in 11 car parks.

The 15-year agreement, which also includes replacing existing rapid charge points at Lower Place and Phoenix Causeway, aims to improve EV uptake in the area in order to boost air quality and meet the charging needs of residents unable to charge at home.

Emily O’Brien, cabinet member for climate, nature and food systems, said: “We want to make it easier for local people to do right thing for the environment.”