Parents need to be made aware of the dangers of e-bikes and e-scooters before buying them as Christmas presents. That is the message from Coventry councillors who are set to launch a PR campaign ahead of the festivities.

The matter was raised at a city council meeting this week when officers gave an update on a public spaces protection order (PSPO) banning e-bikes and e-scooters from parts of the pedestrianised city centre. During the presentation, councillors were told that extra staff were being employed to tackle the issue but those on the scrutiny co-ordination committee insisted more needed to be done, particularly in the run-up to Christmas.

Cllr Gary Ridley said: “This is unusual because I think all of us around the table have had first hand experience of dealing with this pro

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