City Car Club has been appointed as the council’s preferred car club provider following a competitive tender process and will initially operate 14 low emission vehicles, including two plug-in hybrids. There are already plans to expand further, with another five vehicles (including two fully electric cars) due to launch in Guildford in April 2016.

Vehicles will be available in on and off-street parking bays near homes and offices in Guildford, Redhill, Dorking, Leatherhead and Woking.

City Car Club managing director Dan Gursel said: “Our intention is to build a long-term relationship with Surrey County Council and the people and businesses in the area, to demonstrate how useful access to a car club can be. Over the coming months, we’ll be working with the Council to promote the programme and build awareness of the benefits of car clubs.”