Tag Archives: e-bikes and e-scooters

Electric cycles and the law: what you need to know

Adapted from this piece by Cycling UK. While not specific to LCCC’s area, the topic is likely to be of interest to many LCCC residents and visitors.

In brief: most e-bikes are legally just bikes. However, if an e-bike supplies electrical assistance when travelling at more than 25kph (15.5mph), has a motor which generates more than 250 Watts of power or motor assistance can be provided without the bike’s pedals being in motion, it will be legally treated as a moped or motorcycle. It will need to be registered with the DVLA, and the rider will need a driving license, insurance and to wear a helmet. Such e-bikes are not illegal, provided the relevant laws are followed. The full text of the article is below:

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LCCC May 2024 minutes: ordinary meeting

Minutes of Leith Central Community Council ordinary meeting, at Nelson Hall, McDonald Road Library, on Monday 20 May 2024, immediately after AGM Continue reading →

LCCC May 2024 AGM and ordinary meeting full agendas

AGM: Monday, 20 May 2024 at 7pm
at Nelson Hall, McDonald Road Library

1 Welcome, introductions, attendance, apologies

1.a to agree: the co-option of Luci Holland to Leith Central Community Council

2 to agree: Approval of the Minutes of the 2023 Annual General Meeting

3 to agree: 2023/24 Annual Report

4 to agree: Treasurer’s report: accounts for FY23/24

5 Demit of current office bearers and election of office bearers

  1. Treasurer: Nomination/s (Proposer/Seconder), vote if required
  2. Secretary: Nomination/s (Proposer/Seconder), vote if required
  3. Engagement Officer: Nomination/s (Proposer/Seconder), vote if required
  4. Vice Chair: Nomination/s (Proposer/Seconder), vote if required

6 to agree: future meeting details

Dates (3rd Monday each month (except July and December), times (19.00) and venue (Nelson Hall, McDonald Road Library) of future ordinary meetings and the next annual general meeting (May 2025)

Ordinary meeting: Monday, 20 May 2024 immediately after AGM
at Nelson Hall, McDonald Road Library

1 Welcome, introductions, attendance, apologies

1.a Present, apologies

1.b to note: declarations of interest in any items on the agenda

1.c to agree: order of business below

2 Approval of minutes of the ordinary LCCC meeting on 15 April 2024

3 Matters arising from previous minutes (and not included on agenda below)

Item Actor Action Progress
4.a PCs Ask their management if CEC should advertise for volunteers to become special constables  
5.a LCCC Keep interested in Powderhall development  
6.b H Tobermann, P Foressier Finish and submit the bin-hub review request, CCing it to ward councillors Item 6
8.a S Kennedy Submit LCCC’s response to alcohol overprovision consultation  
9.a B Ryan Run election of LCCC office-bearers on at AGM AGM above
9.b LCCC Appoint Engagement Officer at AGM AGM above

4 Policing matters

4.a to note: local (ward) Police Report May 2024

4.b to note: response from Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs in reply to LCCC concerns about police resources

5 Planning

5.a to note: developer’s appeal dismissed by DPEA Reporter (PPA-230-246514 @ Ashley Place EH6 5PX)

5.b to note: status of current planning applications (May 2024)

5.c to note: any other Planning matters relevant to LCCC area

6 Transport and clean streets

6.a Trams to Newhaven: the project is not finished!

6.a.i to note: CCTT deputation to April Transport & Environment Committee regarding the Tram Project “close out” report

6.a.ii to note: unfinished works – tactile paving at continuous pavements across side streets remains missing or not correctly installed

6.a.iii to note: reworking works – proposed TRO for a left turn into London Road

6.a.iv to note: removing work – tree planters on Leith Walk

6.a.v to note: forgotten works – “temporary” barriers at Cambridge/Pilrig and continual fly tipping

6.b to note: Communal Bin Review Update at upcoming TEC, impacting LCCC area

6.c to note: ongoing “temporary” Local Traffic Improvement – Programme Proposal and Assessment Criteria

6.d to note: any other Transport and clean streets matters relevant to LCCC area

7 Parks and green spaces

7.a to note: Friends of Pilrig Park’s Summer programme

7.b to note: re-opening of Coalie Park, following Phase 1 works

7.c to note: any other Parks and green spaces matters relevant to LCCC area

8 Licensing

8.a to note: Licence Notice Late Catering 520196 and Civic Notice Street Trader 521548

8.b to note: any Licensing matters relevant to LCCC area

9 LCCC governance

9.a to note: Consultation on CEC Budget Engagement 2024 (closes 28-07-24)

9.b to note: proposed changes to LCCC’s boundary by CEC and an LCCC member (to include Abbeyhill Colonies, Edina Pl and Bothwell St with CMCC) (deadline 21-05-24)

9.c to note:: outraged lady’s reaction to the state of LCCC’s notice board at a recent Broughton History meeting

9.d to note: any other LCCC governance issues

10 Open Forum (local residents)[1]

11 AOCB (LCCC members)[2]

12 Bulletin

12.a Ministers to consult on doubling legal wattage of electric bike motors (Guardian, 29-02-24)

12.b Nine people charged in Leith during day of action to target illegal e-bikes and e-scooters (EN, 12-05-24)

12.c Electric scooters: ‘Inevitability’ about legal use in Scotland with possible trial, says transport secretary Fiona Hyslop (Scotsman 01-05-24)

13 Future meetings and planned meeting topics/presentations

17 June (then, as agreed at AGM)

[1] This agenda point allows members of the public to raise issues of public interest; during online meetings, please raise your virtual hand.

[2] This agenda point allows LCCC members to raise issues not covered by the agenda.