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Micromobility in London Update and Entering into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Dockless Bike Hire Operator Lime

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Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Cleaner Streets, Transport & Public Realm

Decision status: For Determination

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

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.

Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:

None.

Reason Key: Affects more than 2 wards;

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Cabinet/Committee Decision or Scheme of Delegation: Individual Cabinet Member Key Decision

Parties Consulted: As detailed within the accompanying report

Contact: Tim Martin, Transportation Planning Manager Email: Tim.Martin@brent.gov.uk.

Publication date: 14/07/2026

Date of decision: 14/07/2026

Effective from: 22/07/2026

Accompanying Documents:

  • Individual Cabinet Member Decision Report pdf icon PDF 669 KB
  • Restricted enclosure  View reasons restricted
  • Appendix B - Lime MoU - Equality Impact Assessment pdf icon PDF 462 KB
  • Individual Cabinet Member Decision Form pdf icon PDF 329 KB

 

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