Issue - meetings

            The Board considered an update report from Officers from Cheshire Police regarding the multi-agency response to the illegal and anti-social use of off road motorcycles. Initiatives recently undertaken included:

·         Operation Scrambler had been launched for the summer period to deal with illegal and anti-social use of off road motorcycles, mini motos and quad bikes. As part of this a new DNA spray was used which was funded by the Council, Halton Housing Trust and the Halton Community Safety team;

·         A UK week of action ran from Monday 27 August to Sunday 2 September aimed at reducing the number of serious and fatal collisions involving motorcyclists;

·         Officers were stopping and engaging with motorcyclists who committed moving traffic offences such as speeding and dangerous riding as well as anti-social offences such as excessive noise. They would also be encouraging motorcyclists to enhance their skills, knowledge and check their person protective equipment; and

·         In addition to motorcyclists, Officers would be targeting all road users who endangered the lives of themselves and others.

            Members noted that from August to the present 36 off road motorcycles had been seized by Police Officers in Runcorn. Arising from the discussion, a Member highlighted problems with off road motorcyclists using the footbridge between Beechwood and Hallwood Park and possible solutions to stop those motorcycles accessing the bridge.

RESOLVED: That the report be noted.