Issue - meetings
E-Bike and Battery Policy
Meeting: 24/02/2026 - Cabinet (Item 8)
8 E-Bike and Battery Safety Policy 
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Report of Cabinet Member for Housing and Customer Services, Councillor Flo Clucas
Additional documents:
- Appendix 3 - E-Bike and Battery Safety Policy, item 8
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- Appendix 4 - Tenant-Friendly Summary of_E-Bike and Battery Policy, item 8
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- Appendix 5 - NFCC Fire Safety Guidance for E-bikes and E-Scooters, item 8
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- Appendix 6 - UK Government Lithium-ion for Battery Safety Guidelines, item 8
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Decision:
RESOLVED THAT:
1. the E-Bike and Battery Policy is approved.
Minutes:
The Cabinet Member for Housing and Customer Services said this policy is the result of concerns about the number of fires in council properties, caused because tenants did not use the proper charging equipment for their e-bikes and charged them overnight. The policy requires them to have the correct equipment and not to charge their bikes when they are asleep. Tenants will be advised how to make their homes safer when charging for the protection of everyone, and the council will take action if they do not comply. This course of action has been agreed by Cabinet Housing Committee.
The Cabinet Member for Climate Emergency said that rechargeable vehicles are important, especially to young people getting across town, and was pleased that the policy will be well communicated to keep everyone safe. He also commended the excellent safety work carried out by the fire service.
The Cabinet Member for Housing and Customer Services agreed and thanked officers for working with the fire service in this important area.
RESOLVED THAT:
1. the E-Bike and Battery Policy is approved.