COUNCIL PLEA TO PEDALLERS: DON'T LET A THIEF RIDE OFF WITH YOUR PRECIOUS BICYCLE!

Council hopes cyclists will take advantage of discount offer on new locks

WITH cycle thefts in North East Lincolnshire running  at 350 a year, a new initiative aims to make them more secure.

Riders have the chance to secure a new bike lock as part of the Lock Swap scheme.

Lock swap offers cyclists in need of a new lock the opportunity to trade in their old one and receive a new Gold Standard D-lock (worth £44.99) for a  discounted price of £10.

From Monday 24 August, North East Lincolnshire Council and its regeneration partner, Engie, are teaming up with Cycle Hub Lincs to host the lock swap scheme.

Says Cllr Stewart Swinburn, portfolio holder for environment and transport: “It only takes a few seconds for a bike to be stolen.

"We want to do all we can to reduce this number by making sure cyclists can lock up their bike using a good quality lock whenever their bike is left unattended.

“We are keen to support people to join the sustainable transport revolution.”

The offer is available during normal opening hours at Grimsby Cycle Hub, Grimsby Railway Station from 9am to 5pm Monday to Saturday.

For safety purposes, all attendees must be wearing a face mask and contactless payment is preferred, but not required.