The Cabinet Member Signing meeting on Monday 10 August 2026 is scheduled to consider a correction to a company name for a concession contract. This meeting will also include the opportunity for public questions and deputations.

Correction of Company Name for Dockless Bike Services

The primary item scheduled for discussion is a report concerning the correction of a company name for the award of two concession contracts to operate and expand dockless bike services in Haringey over the next four years. This matter is detailed in the Public reports pack 10th-Aug-2026 11.30 Cabinet Member Signing.

The report seeks approval to amend the company name from Human Forest (Bikes) Ltd to Human Forest Ltd for a four-year contract. This change is described as an administrative error identified in a previous Cabinet report from 10 March 2026, where the incorrect legal entity name was used. The report states that this amendment is purely administrative and does not alter the substance of the original decision to award the contract.

The report outlines the background of dockless e-bike hire services in Haringey, noting their evolution from a pilot scheme to an established mode of transport. It details the procurement process, which involved an open tender, and the evaluation criteria, including quality and price. The report also discusses the regulatory context, highlighting the absence of a specific legislative framework for dockless e-bike services in the UK and the Department for Transport's plans for a future licensing system.

The Haringey Council's approach to managing these services is detailed, referencing various strategic plans and policies, including the Walking and Cycling Action Plan (2022) and the Climate Change Action Plan (2021). The report summarises feedback from extensive engagement with residents, businesses, and stakeholders, which has informed the development of the proposed contract. Key concerns raised include pavement obstructions, anti-social behaviour, and non-compliant parking. The report details how the new contract aims to address these issues through measures such as increased fleet management, stricter penalties for operators, improved GPS accuracy for parking, and the implementation of more parking bays.

The report also touches upon the social value aspects of the contract, including equitable access plans for various groups, and environmental considerations, such as the use of circular economy principles in the design and disposal of e-bikes. Data that will be monitored under the proposed contract includes user numbers, trip duration, parking compliance, and complaint response times.

The report indicates that the proposed contract will contribute to the Corporate Delivery Plan 2024-2026, supporting outcomes related to responding to the climate emergency, improving air quality, and promoting sustainable transport choices. Financial implications are also outlined, with the Council expected to receive a revenue share and annual contributions from operators, with no direct financial risk to the Council.

Public Questions and Deputations

The agenda also allows for any public questions or deputations to be presented to the meeting. Residents, council tax payers, or national non-domestic rate payers can ask questions on matters for which the committee is responsible, provided notice is given in writing by a specified deadline. Similarly, deputations can be received if a requisition signed by at least ten residents is submitted in advance.