Brent Council urged to enforce action on Alperton motorbike meets
Residents report weekly antisocial behaviour, littering and dangerous driving at Grand Union housing development
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Residents of the Grand Union housing development on Beresford Road, Alperton, have demanded action to stop weekly motorbike meets that disrupt the neighbourhood every Friday evening. The gatherings have led to complaints about excessive engine noise, dangerous driving and litter left on the streets.
The Metropolitan Police Safer Neighbourhood Team confirmed the issue is well known and subject to ongoing monitoring. A spokesperson said the team is working with Brent Council to find long-term solutions and has referred the matter to the Brent Joint Action Group.
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Brent Council has a Public Spaces Protection Order targeting nuisance vehicles, which allows enforcement against antisocial behaviour. However, residents say the order has not stopped the motorbike meets. The council told the BBC it has identified vehicles using false or cloned number plates, complicating efforts to hold individuals accountable.
Councillor Anton Georgiou, who represents Alperton, criticised the lack of progress. He said residents have repeatedly raised concerns about dangerous riding and litter but are still waiting for meaningful action. He called for agencies to work together rather than in isolation.
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The council, police and other agencies need to stop working in silos and come together to get this sorted.
Councillor Anton Georgiou, Alperton ward
Jamie, a resident of Grand Union, said the issue affects local businesses, road users and taxpayers who fund repeated clean-up operations. He acknowledged that authorities have recognised the problem but said this must lead to tangible results.
What happens next
A Brent Council spokesperson said residents should not have to endure persistent antisocial behaviour. The council confirmed it is exploring additional measures, including High Court injunctions, which other local authorities have used to tackle organised vehicle meets.
The Metropolitan Police said it will continue patrols and enforcement action. It is unclear when the Brent Joint Action Group will next meet to discuss the issue or what specific steps will be taken.
Questions this report answers
+What powers does Brent Council have to stop the motorbike meets?
Brent Council has a Nuisance Vehicle Public Spaces Protection Order, which allows enforcement against antisocial vehicle behaviour. It also says it is exploring High Court injunctions, used by other councils to tackle organised meets.
+Why has enforcement been difficult so far?
Brent Council says Automatic Number Plate Recognition has identified vehicles using false or cloned number plates. This makes it harder to identify and hold individuals responsible for antisocial behaviour at the gatherings.
+What are residents asking for?
Residents want coordinated action between Brent Council, the police and other agencies to stop the weekly motorbike meets. They report noise, dangerous driving and litter but say current efforts have not led to meaningful change.
+What happens next?
Brent Council says it will continue working with police and exploring additional measures, such as High Court injunctions. The Metropolitan Police has referred the issue to the Brent Joint Action Group, but no timeline for action has been given.
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