It is illegal to use an e-scooter
on a public road without complying with a number of legal requirements, which potential users will find very difficult
in spaces that are set aside for use by pedestrians, cyclists, and horse-riders; this includes on the pavement and in cycle lanes
You can use e-scooters on private land to which the public does not have access without legal restrictions. The permission of the owner or occupier of the land must be obtained however.
You can only use an e-scooter where the government is running trials and the scooter is provided by a rental company approved by the department for transport.
You must have the category Q entitlement on your driving licence.
You may use a trial e-scooter on the road (except motorways) and in cycle lanes. You must not use an e-scooter on the pavement.
There are lots round where I live and it’s not in a trial area but no enforcement.