When the Gridserve charging facility opened in 2022 it was the first of its kind in the region and one of just two in the country.

Drivers coming off the A47 and NDR in Postwick could shop at WHSmith, M&S Food and Costa Coffee while their electric cars charged. There was even a Post Office.

Gridserve Norwich Electric Forecourt opened in April 2022 (Image: Denise Bradley) But in July this year the place was left looking like a "disaster zone" when these businesses closed, less........

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