Member

Amendment 416H would complicate enforcement powers in the forthcoming licensing framework. Under that framework, shared-cycle schemes will need to seek a licence to operate from the local licensing authority. Operating a scheme without a licence or valid exemption will be a criminal offence. Licence conditions will include centrally set minimum conditions applicable to all licences to ensure a baseline of safety and operability. Local licensing authorities will then be able to add further conditions on matters such as fleet size, parking and operating area, according to local needs and priorities. This will ensure that schemes work for whole communities, both users and non-users alike.