Denbighshire Council Rolls Out Greener Fleet to Support Housing Maintenance

Denbighshire County Council has taken a major step toward its carbon reduction goals with the introduction of electric vehicles into its Housing Maintenance fleet.

Six of the Council’s end-of-life, fossil fuel-powered vans have now been replaced with electric Toyota Proace City models. The move is designed to cut carbon emissions, reduce long-term servicing costs, and support more sustainable transport across the county.

The electric vans — which offer a driving range of up to 200 miles — will help maintenance staff continue their essential work across Denbighshire’s council housing stock, providing a greener and more cost-effective solution for everyday operations.

Councillor Barry Mellor, Lead Member for Environment and Transport, said the shift is part of a wider strategy to modernise the Council’s vehicle fleet in line with environmental priorities.

“The Council is working very hard to reduce our fleet’s carbon footprint by replacing end-of-life fossil fuel vehicles with greener alternatives where suitable,” said Cllr Mellor. “These vans are a great fit for our Housing Maintenance team and will help lower emissions while being more economical over time.”

By transitioning to electric, the Council anticipates not only environmental benefits through zero tailpipe emissions but also savings on maintenance and running costs — key considerations as public services seek to operate more sustainably and efficiently.

“It’s great that the service is now running these vehicles,” Cllr Mellor added. “Given the mileage involved in looking after housing stock throughout the county, the carbon savings will really add up.”

The adoption of electric vans is part of Denbighshire’s broader climate commitment, aligning with its ambition to reduce emissions across all areas of Council operations and support a cleaner, greener future for the county.