Purpose

To note the update on future plans for micromobility in London, and delegate authority to the Corporate Director Neighbourhoods and Regeneration, in consultation with the relevant Cabinet Member, to enter a Memorandum of Understanding with the dockless bike operator Lime and to sign any extensions or renewals should they be considered necessary.

Decision

That the Cabinet Member for Cleaner Streets, Transport and Public Realm, having consulted with the Leader:

i)               notes the content of the report regarding the current position with and plans for micromobility in London, including proposals by Transport for London (TfL) for a London-wide Micromobility Contract.

ii)              Delegates authority to the Corporate Director Neighbourhoods and Regeneration, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Cleaner Streets, Transport and Public Realm, to:

a.    Enter into a revised 12-month Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Lime Technology Limited (“Lime”) to enable the continued operation of rental e-bikes in Brent, pending the implementation of a London-wide Micromobility Contract, and to approve and execute any extensions, renewals or ancillary documents associated with the MoU; and

b.    Identify and approve a programme of transport, highways and public realm improvements and initiatives to be funded from the fees and charges paid by Lime under the MoU.

Reasons for the decision

As detailed within the accompanying report.

Alternative options considered

As detailed within the accompanying report.