TWO new vans have been added to North East Lincolnshire Council’s electric fleet.
These will be used by enforcement officers to collect and transport stray dogs from the streets of the borough.
Both are kitted out with dedicated equipment for transporting animals to holding kennels for l identity checks.
“Being able to contact owners quickly is not only in the best interests of the dog but is in the financial interest of the dog owners as well,"says Neil Clark, of NELC which has recovered 47 dogs over the past three months.
"Microchipping your family pets is the best way to provide a permanent proof of ownership and get one returned quickly should it go missing.”
The authority now has 25 fully electric vehicles: three Nissan Leaf cars, 15 vans and seven people carriers, including one with wheelchair access.
These vans can travel up to 235 miles before needing to be recharged.
Repairs and maintenance costs have also been cut as there are fewer moving parts in the engine to wear out, and no oil is needed.
If you find a stray dog and have contained or secured it, contact the council on 01472 326300.
NELC says dangerous dogs should be reported to the police 101 non-emergency number.
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