Boy Racer Issue

Residents (especially those who live closer to the A126 - the road that links the A13 to Lakeside) will be pleased to know that this nuisance has now been dealt with.

Council have issued:

An order for Urban Clearway; &

A Dispersal Order

Both of which give the police powers to clear the area or remove vehicles causing the nuisance.

In answer to a question from Cllr Veryard, at the last full Council, the Portfolio Holder for Public Protection, Cllr Ben Maney announced:

The Council has been working with the local police to ensure that resolute action is taken to resolve the problem of motor cruising and caring on the A126 around Lakeside.

As a result, an order has been made for an Urban Clearway on the relevant part of the A126 used by those who race and this is now in force. This enables the police to apprehend the drivers of vehicles that are parked on this stretch of road if they are suspected of being involved.

The Council recently signed a Dispersal Order to cover the affected area and this will provide further enforcement powers to tackle this problem. The police are continuiing operations in an effort to resolve the situation on the A126, details of which they will be in a position to release shortly.

If you still experience this nuisance, please contact me or the police asap.