Electric/battery powered wheelchairs, mobility scooters and bikes (section 19)

19.1.  Electric/battery powered mobility scooters (including wheelchairs) may be stored in your home so long as:

a)       They do not cause an obstruction and/or block a fire exit
b)       There is not already a parking area for electric scooters and bikes provided
c)       You provide the Council with medical evidence that you require a electric/battery powered scooter for medical reasons.

19.2.  Electric/battery powered mobility scooters (including wheelchairs) must not be left or stored in any shared or shared areas inside the building your home is in (for example entrance halls, stairs, landings).

19.3.  If parking areas for Electric/battery powered mobility scooters (including wheelchairs) are provided, you must park within this area.

19.4.  You must only charge an Electric/battery powered mobility scooter (including wheelchairs) between the hours of 8am and 8pm.

19.5.  When charging an electrical battery you must:

a)       Ensure that the battery is charged on a hard flat surface where heat can dissipate
b)       Always follow the manufacturers’ instructions when charging
c)       Never leave the battery unattended or charge it while you are asleep
d)       Only use the correct charger for your battery and buy any replacements from a reputable seller

19.6.  Once you have finished charging a battery you must always ensure that you unplug the charger.

19.7.  You must not modify or tamper with any battery in any electronic/battery powered wheelchair, scooter, or bike.

Quadbikes, electric dirt bikes, electric scooters and motorbikes

19.8.  You must not keep quadbikes, electric dirt bikes, electric scooters or motorbikes inside your home or in any shared areas inside the building your home is in (for example entrance halls, stairs, or landings).