The full impact of anti-social driving following car cruise events in Peterborough has been revealed as councillors are set to discuss proposals to tackle the issues tonight.
Residents living near hotspots have had to put up with the brunt of issues, and a council report has shown they have made more than 300 calls to police in the past three years. Businesses have also reported large litter problems following events, broken windows, and even people using skips as toilets.
Residents struggle to report issues to police
A report to councillors, has been revealed that in total, there have been 335 calls to police about issues caused in three specific hotspots in Peterborough (Pleasure Fair Meadow car park in Woodston, Orton Southgate industrial estate and the Vivacity car park in Hampton) between January 1 2019 and September 30 2022. Calls for service were also received for Royce Road, Greyhound Stadium and parts of Werrington. There were also complaints about Brotherhood Retail…
