Dockless hire bike parking bays consultation

As part of our commitment to making Islington a greener and healthier place, we are working to improve the environment in Islington by improving air quality and promoting the benefits of physical activity through measures to increase walking and cycling, ensuring that everyone in the borough has the same opportunity to access transport.

Dockless hire bikes provide a flexible, healthy and affordable travel option for people living, working and visiting Islington and we have seen a significant increase in the use of dockless hire bikes in the borough in recent years. We want to make it easier for people to use environmentally friendly, healthy transport options, while keeping our roads and pavements welcoming and accessible for all people who walk, cycle and use buggies or wheelchairs.

The continued implementation of designated hire bike parking bays supports our efforts for a more equal borough. By repurposing existing vehicle parking bays, we are providing dedicated parking spaces for hire bikes which will help keep pavements clear of obstructions and support hire bike operators to better enforce appropriate parking.

We are currently delivering designated hire bike parking bays across the borough in phases. The council delivered a pilot programme of 10 hire bike parking bays in February 2024. Following this, an additional 78 bays were installed in December 2024 to January 2025 in the south of the borough. You can view the outcome of the Phase One and Two consultations under the ‘Useful Documents’ heading on the right hand side of the page.

In April 2025, we wrote to residents in the community with details on how to provide feedback on 66 proposed hire bike parking bay locations as part of a statutory consultation, including public consultation.

We have carefully considered all feedback received during the consultation and will be progressing with 62 of the proposed hire bike bays, including one amendment to a bay, under a permanent Traffic Management Order (TMO).

The ‘Phase Two Consultation Outcome’ document can be found under ‘Useful Documents’ on the right hand side of this page and outlines which hire bike parking bays will be implemented (with or without amendments) and which bays will not progress at this time. As there is demand for hire bike parking in the areas identified for consultation, we will revisit these locations during the subsequent phases of the hire bike parking bay implementation programme to identify specific sites that can support hire bike parking.

Works to deliver 62 Phase Two bays will take place in June/July 2025. Delivery of the bays will be ordered by area and is expected to conclude in July 2025, barring any unforeseen circumstances.

These timelines will be worked to as closely as possible but may be subject to slight change.

Converting the existing car parking bays to designated hire bike parking bays will require the introduction of new markings on the road and the installation of bollards to mark the border of the bay.

There will be no traffic restrictions as a result of the works. You will be able to access your property and receive deliveries and visitors by vehicle as usual.