E-Bike and E-Scooter Management and Fire Safety in Council Housing
Overview
Sandwell Council (SMBC) is committed to putting tenants and residents at the heart of our housing services, ensuring homes are safe, well-managed, and meet everyone’s needs.
We are reviewing how to manage the use, storage, and charging of e-bikes and e-scooters in our housing stock. While these vehicles provide affordable, sustainable transport, they can pose safety risks if not used, stored, or charged correctly. Across the UK, e-bike and e-scooter fires have more than tripled since 2020, often linked to unsafe charging, damaged batteries, or non-approved equipment. Modified vehicles or those from unregulated sources can increase these risks.
Before creating a formal policy, we want your views on safe storage, charging, and use of e-bikes and e-scooters in our homes and communities. Your feedback will help the Council balance safety, independence, and convenience for all residents.
Why your views matter
It is really important that we have the perspective of as many people as possible who live and work in Sandwell every day when developing the policy. We want to make sure that everyone has had an opportunity to be part of shaping this with us and look forward to hearing from as many of you as possible.
If you need any help in completing this survey, or require it any other format please contact: Comm_Partnerships@sandwell.gov.uk or contact a member of the team on: 0121 569 2537 and leave a message and we will get in touch with you.
In line with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) 2018, we will ensure all the information you provide is stored securely, following the seven key principles of GDPR. For further information, please visit our privacy notice page at http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/privacynotices
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