Agenda item

Report of the Town Clerk.

The Sub-Committee received the list of Outstanding References.

On Dockless Vehicles, the meeting heard that existing powers were restricted to managing obstructions and dangers (as a result of vehicles left in inappropriate places) that could be difficult to define. The City of London was engaging with operators on a regular basis, though some commitments on the part of operators had not been met.

A Member asked whether there was a process to withdraw approval, and the meeting heard that operators had the right to continue operating without approval.

Members commented that the current system did not appear to be working well, and that there was merit in incentivising operators and/or users to a greater extent to ensure bikes were returned to appropriate places. The meeting noted that fines were retained by operators. 

A Member asked whether bikes could be seized if they were tantamount to litter, and the meeting heard that the City’s powers were limited in that respect and that significant resources would need to be committed to remove bikes for that reason.

Beech St: the matter was discussed at that day’s meeting as a separate agenda item.

TfL Experimental Scheme: This is now linked to the Bishopsgate Scheme, and the issue is being handled by the Bridge House Estates Board. The Sub-Committee agreed that there was merit in monitoring traffic displacement, and in keeping abreast of BHE discussions on the matter.

Bank Junction: An update is expected during the first quarter of 2023.