Ealing Council's Cabinet has approved the implementation of a six-month pilot for an E-bike Enforcement Procedure, a move designed to tackle the growing issue of obstructively parked e-bikes. The decision, made at a meeting on Wednesday, 11 February 2026, follows extensive resident feedback and aims to improve accessibility across the borough.
The new procedure will enforce the council's policy requiring e-bikes to be parked in designated bays. Authority has been delegated to the Strategic Director, Housing & Environment, to continue the procedure following the pilot period. This initiative directly responds to concerns raised by residents regarding pavement obstructions and supports the council's commitment to a more accessible public realm.
The E-bike Enforcement Procedure, detailed in the E-bike Enforcement Policy, outlines the actions that will be taken against e-bikes parked obstructively. The pilot aims to assess the effectiveness of these measures and gather further data before a permanent rollout.
The decision was made during a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, 11 February 2026. Further details on the council's budget strategy for 2026-27 can be found in the 2026-27 Budget Strategy Report FINAL.
