Cheshire East Council is continuing its push towards its 2030 carbon neutral target, with the unveiling of a new electric fleet of vehicles.

The council now has 22 electric vehicles, which includes six community enforcement vans currently, serving the public.

The range of vehicles also includes tippers which are being used by the council's street cleaning teams, tree surgeons and waste and recycling collection teams.

The conversion to an electric fleet will save 130 tonnes of carbon dioxide a year and it is anticipated when the next phase of vehicles is electrified, a phase of works which will include 40 of the council's grounds maintenance vehicles,a further 225 tonnes of CO2 will be saved.

Vice-chair of Cheshire East Council's environment and communities committee, Cllr Heather Seddon (CEC).

Vice-chair of Cheshire East Council's environment and communities committee, Cllr Heather Seddon, said: "This is a very important step in the council's journey towards its net zero target.

"These vehicles will reduce the negative impacts on air quality and I'm sure will be welcomed by our residents, as they are significantly quieter when working around our towns, parks and residential areas."

Cheshire East Council's environment and climate change member champion, Cllr Sam Corcoran, said: "It is very satisfying to see the rollout of our electric fleet has gone so well.

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"This is great news for our wider work towards carbon neutrality, it's also a very positive step in terms of the health benefits it brings and is better value to the council than equivalent diesel vehicles."