Wandsworth Council’s Labour leader finally broke his silence on the hire bikes that have been blocking pavements across the borough, after hundreds of residents signed a Conservative petition calling for dangerously parked bikes to be removed.
Conservative opposition leader Cllr Will Sweet said “Hire bikes are a great way to get around but must be parked responsibly. Unfortunately, these bikes are often left blocking pavements, making life difficult for residents with mobility needs, those with sight impairments, and those with young children.
I’m pleased the Council Leader is finally acting on our recommendations. Better late than never. Whilst this is welcome progress, we need a long-term solution. Wandsworth Conservatives’ petition called for the implementation of a three-point plan - the Council has only committed to two of those three points. We now need the Council to act on the third point, which is giving council officers the option of fining companies if they’d don’t ensure compliance with the new designated bays.”
