Park and ride anti-social behaviour to be tackled

Anti-social behaviour at a park and ride site is set to be tackled after 65 complaints in the past two years.

The site at Milton, near Cambridge, is said to be blighted by speeding drivers, revving engines, cars racing and performing stunts as well as playing loud music.

A consultation has been launched which proposes introducing a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) aimed at curbing anti-social behaviour and using Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras and existing CCTV to enforce the order.

South Cambridgeshire District Council said the consultation would be open until 1 August.

People are being asked their views on the plans to curb the "dangerous and disruptive driving" at the site in Butt Lane.

If a PSPO is introduced, anyone violating the rules could be fined.

The council said the use of ANPR cameras alongside the current CCTV at the site would allow it to track vehicles and issue fines without needing someone to be there at the time.

Anna Bradnam, the Liberal Democrat district councillor for Milton, said: "Anti-social behaviour at the park and ride site has been causing loss of sleep and anxiety for the residents of Milton for years.

"We've all been reporting noise nuisance late at night diligently so I am delighted the Public Spaces Protection Order consultation is going ahead and hope the order will be applied soon."

Numerous complaints have been made about behaviour at the site directly to the council and also to police and the local community safety group.

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