Decision details
E-Bike and Battery Safety Policy
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: For Determination
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
The purpose of this policy sets out how
Cheltenham Borough Council manages the safe use, storage and
charging of electric bicycles (e-bikes) and their lithium-ion
batteries within properties by Cheltenham Borough Council Housing
Services, reducing fire risk and protecting tenants, staff, and
property.
Decision:
RESOLVED THAT:
1. the E-Bike and Battery Policy is approved.
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Contact: Caroline Walker, Director of Housing, Customer and Community Services Email: [email protected].
Report author: Claire Hughes
Publication date: 26/02/2026
Date of decision: 24/02/2026
Decided at meeting: 24/02/2026 - Cabinet
Effective from: 05/03/2026
Current call-in Count: 0
Accompanying Documents:
- E-Bike and Battery Policy - report v2
PDF 497 KB - Appendix 3 - E-Bike and Battery Safety Policy
PDF 253 KB - Appendix 4 - Tenant-Friendly Summary of_E-Bike and Battery Policy
PDF 241 KB - Appendix 5 - NFCC Fire Safety Guidance for E-bikes and E-Scooters
PDF 752 KB - Appendix 6 - UK Government Lithium-ion for Battery Safety Guidelines
PDF 2 MB