In December 2019, Martin King, from Eastleigh created a Facebook group called FREE BIKES HAMPSHIRE UK where he takes in old or damaged bikes and repairs them to either give away for free or raffle them off for charity.

Now though, he has been told by housing provider, VIVID Homes, that he can no longer store bikes on his driveway, and has to find somewhere else for them.

Martin is now unsure how much longer he will able to run his service, as he says he works part-time, and can’t afford to rent or buy somewhere to put them.

Recently he has been forced to turn offers of new bikes down and has appealed to Eastleigh MP, Paul Holmes, and the council for help.

Martin said:

• “VIVID said they completely fill my driveway which they don’t."
• “I’m not on the main road and unless you come down to the end of the street, you can’t see them."

You can show your support to Martin and the work he is doing for the community by signing this petition.

You also can find more information and references at:

• FREE BIKES HAMPSHIRE UK Facebook group (link) 
• Daily Echo News (link) 
• News on Road.cc (link)