Antisocial motorbike use has been a growing concern for residents across Lemington ward, affecting safety, quality of life, and community wellbeing. Recently, local police seized an illegally used motorbike from a young person in the area – just the latest step in an ongoing effort to tackle this issue head-on.
This action is part of a wider, coordinated approach led by your Labour councillors, who have been working closely with key partners to address antisocial behaviour in a more strategic and effective way.
Recognising that no single organisation can solve this problem alone, Lemington ward councillors have brought together a range of partners through regular multi-agency meetings. These include:
- Local police teams
- Fire and rescue services
- Housing officers
- Community groups
- Youth workers
- Council departments
By sharing intelligence and aligning their efforts, these groups are able to respond more quickly, target problem areas, and deliver longer-term solutions that benefit the whole community.
A number of practical measures have already been introduced to tackle nuisance motorbike use:
Community impact statements: Residents have played a key role in highlighting the real impact of antisocial behaviour, helping to build stronger cases for enforcement.
Traffic calming measures: In partnership with Highways, steps have been taken to make certain areas less accessible for reckless riding.
Increased police presence: Both high-visibility and plain-clothed patrols have been deployed in known hotspot areas.
Targeted enforcement: Support for initiatives such as Operation Capio has enabled more focused and effective action against offenders.
These combined efforts are already making a difference. Several nuisance vehicles have been seized and destroyed, sending a clear message that antisocial behaviour will not be tolerated.
However, while progress has been made, the work is far from finished. Local councillors remain committed to building on these efforts, continuing to listen to residents, and working with partners to ensure lasting change.
Creating a safer Lemington ward is a shared responsibility. Through strong collaboration, proactive enforcement, and ongoing community engagement, real progress is being achieved.
Your Labour councillors will continue to prioritise this issue – because everyone deserves to feel safe in their neighbourhood.