bike theft
Kingston Council is addressing bike theft concerns by considering secure cycle parking in New Malden.
Kingston Council is currently considering adding secure cycle parking to New Malden High Street and Coombe Road, addressing concerns about bike theft. The Place Committee resolved in November 2025 to approve schemes for submission to Transport for London for funding. Work on these proposed schemes is expected to commence in April 2026, subject to funding approval.
The New and Old Malden Neighbourhood Committee initially suggested the cycle parking as part of the Cycle Parking Programme. This discussion took place during the Place Committee meeting in November 2025, as part of the Proposed Local Implementation Plan Programme 2026/27.
Key facts
- Work on proposed schemes is expected to commence in April 2026, subject to funding approval. Source
- The Place Committee resolved in November 2025 to approve schemes for submission to Transport for London. Source
- Kingston Council is considering secure cycle parking in New Malden High Street and Coombe Road. Source
- The New and Old Malden Neighbourhood Committee suggested the cycle parking. Source
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