02/11/2026
Lime Bikes in Walmley – Progress Made, But More to Do!
When Lime Bikes first arrived in Walmley back in April, there were approximately 10 bikes. Just two weeks ago, that number had increased to an average of 36 bikes parked around the village.
After making little progress with Lime directly, Cllr John Perks raised the issue through Sutton Coldfield Town Council, asking them to support residents' concerns and push for the numbers to be reduced to a more appropriate level.
The good news is that over the last week, we appear to have achieved this reduction!
However, there is still work to do, particularly with bikes being left on grass verges and in inappropriate locations.
On Sunday morning, Cllr Perks was greeted by several bikes lying on the grass. Rather than leave them there, he took the time to stand them all upright. With their wheels locked and the bikes being surprisingly heavy, this was no easy task!
We welcome Lime Bikes as a transport option, but they must be managed properly and not become an eyesore in our village.
We will continue working with Lime to address the parking issues and ensure the scheme works for everyone in Walmley.
