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Written question asked by Luke Akehurst (Labour) on Friday, 11 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 15 September 2026. It was answered by Sarah Jones (Labour) on Tuesday, 15 September 2026 on behalf of the Home Office.

Neighbourhood Wardens: Electric Bicycles

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department has considered introducing powers for Neighbourhood Wardens to seize e-bikes used in anti-social behaviour.

Answer

The Government is committed to tackling the anti-social use of vehicles, including e-bikes. The Crime and Policing Act 2026 strengthened police powers under section 59 of the Police Reform Act 2002 for vehicles being used anti-socially, by removing the requirement for a prior warning before a vehicle can be seized. The Crime and Policing Act 2026 strengthened police powers under section 59 of the Police Reform Act 2002, for vehicles being used anti-socially, by removing the requirement for a prior warning before a vehicle can be seized.

There are no current plans to give Neighbourhood Wardens the vehicle seizure powers available to the police to seize e-bikes being used in this manner. The Government keeps the powers available to the police and local agencies to tackle anti-social behaviour under review.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
29236
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Anti-social behaviour Powers Neighbourhood wardens Electric bicycles
Link
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