Wirral Council's crackdown plan for Bromborough anti-social road racers

Residents have complained about a large number of people gathering for races around Riverview Road

Large groups have been gathering to watch drivers and motorbike riders hold dangerous races on public roads, a council has said.

Residents and local businesses have complained about anti-social behaviour and there have been reports of damage around Riverview Road in Bromborough on the Wirral.

Wirral Council said it wanted to crack down on the anti-social road racers.

The council has proposed a Public Spaces Protection Order for the area.

The order would have maximum fines of £1,000 or £100 fixed penalty notices.

Public Spaces Protection Orders are put in place to stop anti-social behaviour in public spaces, the Local Democracy Reporting Service said.

The council said it would consult residents and businesses over the plan.