Issue - meetings

This report seeks approval to the award of a contract for the purchase and management of future bike hangars/nests and the management and maintenance of our current bike hangars/nests.

Cabinet RESOLVED to approve the award of a contract for the purchase and management of future bike hangars/nests and the management and maintenance of our current bike hangars/nests to Lock It Safe Ltd for an initial contract period of five (5) years, with an option to extend for up to a further two (2) years on an annual basis in the estimated sum of £1,500,000.

Eligible for call-in: Yes

Deadline for submission of call-in: 6pm on Monday 16 March 2026

Councillor Krupa Sheth (as Cabinet Member for Public Realm and Enforcement) introduced a report from the Corporate Director Neighbourhoods and Regeneration seeking approval to the award of a contract for the purchase and management of future bike hangars and nests, together with the management and maintenance of existing facilities.

In introducing the report, Councillor Krupa Sheth highlighted the progress made in encouraging more sustainable and active travel along with the expansion of secure cycle parking (recognised as an important part in the process) with 459 bike hangars having been installed to date across Brent significantly exceeding original targets and reflecting the strong demand continuing to be demonstrated by residents for safe and secure cycle storage particularly by those living in flats or homes without secure storage space.  Recognising the value of the new contract in enabling the Council to continue building on the progress identified, members were advised of the way in which it would support the continued rollout of secure cycle parking across Brent, including the installation of over 100 additional bike hangars in the initial phase, alongside the maintenance and management of existing facilities in a way designed to support and encourage cycling as a more active and sustainable form of travel.

Having commending and welcomed the joined up nature of the approach outlined within the report, members were keen to recognise the wider community benefits which it was felt increased access to secure cycle parking would provide not only in terms of recognising the different types of tenure across the borough but also in encouraging a shift towards cycling as a more active and sustainable form of travel, reducing congestion, improving air quality and encouraging healthier lifestyles given the associated health and wellbeing benefits identified and contribution towards the borough’s climate and environmental commitments and in seeking to reduce transport inequality.

On this basis, having considered the report and also noted the ongoing work with Transport for London to expand and support investment in the cycling highway infrastructure between Wembley and Harlesden, Cabinet RESOLVED to approve the award of a contract for the purchase and management of future bike hangars/nests and the management and maintenance of our current bike hangars/nests to Lock It Safe Ltd for an initial contract period of five (5) years, with an option to extend for up to a further two (2) years on an annual basis in the estimated sum of £1,500,000.