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Cycle hangar doesn't lock properly

Reported via desktop in the Cycle Hangars category anonymously at 15:10, Friday 18 April 2025

Sent to Hackney Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 7452951.

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Workmen conducting roadworks on Whiston Rd dragged the cycle hangar down the road using diggers. The hangar is now bent out of shape, so even when locked it can still be opened. It's not screwed down to the street anymore either.

Updates

  • Hi,

    Thank you for information about an issue related to cycle hangers. We usually provide our first update in relation to that kind of problem in 2 working days.

    Hackney Council

    Posted by Hackney Council at 15:10, Friday 18 April 2025

  • State changed to: Investigating

    Updated by Hackney Council at 10:05, Tuesday 22 April 2025

  • Many thanks for reporting the issue. We have contacted all users directly and are investigating further. The hangar is currently not suitable to be used and all users should remove their bikes as soon as possible. We are investigating the contractor responsible but can confirm this work was not authorised. Updates to follow

    Posted by Hackney Council at 10:19, Tuesday 22 April 2025

  • Engineers have attended the hangar, put it back where it belongs and made temporary repairs to have the hangar operational awaiting replacement.

    Posted by Hackney Council at 14:07, Tuesday 22 April 2025

  • Thank you for your report. The hangar was replaced on 23/04

    State changed to: Fixed

    Posted by Hackney Council at 09:37, Tuesday

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