Illegal motorbikes and scooters continue to be a real concern across our communities.
I know from speaking to residents just how frustrating and frightening this can be, particularly when bikes are being ridden dangerously on our streets and pavements.
As your local Councillor, we’re continuing to work closely with Police Scotland to tackle the problem, and it’s encouraging that officers have already been successful in seizing a number of illegal bikes and getting them off our streets.
But we need your help too.
Evidence can make a huge difference. If you capture footage on your phone, CCTV or Ring doorbell, please report it. Information and footage can be passed confidentially to Police Scotland via Crimestoppers, or you can get in touch with me directly and I’ll help make sure your concerns are raised.
We all deserve to feel safe walking around our communities, and I’ll keep pushing for action on this.We have been listening to ongoing concerns from local residents about the illegal and anti-social use of off-road e-bikes and e-scooters in our communities. In response, officers from Kilmarnock Locality Policing team have implemented a Directed Action Plan during July focused on targeted patrols, enforcement, intelligence gathering and partnership working. We can now provide an update on the work carried out so far:
4 off-road e-bikes/e-scooters/ cars seized 3 people charged with traffic offences Increased targeted patrols and enforcement activity in areas identified through community concerns and intelligence. Continued work with internal and external partners to identify longer-term solutions and address the wider issues surrounding the use of these vehicles.
Sgt Woodley, Kilmarnock Locality Policing team stated ‘I would like to thank everyone who has raised concerns and provided information so far. We will continue to use information provided by local residents to direct our resources and target those responsible for dangerous, unlawful or anti-social behaviour, this activity is ongoing. We understand the impact this type of activity can have on communities, particularly where residents feel intimidated or where vehicles are being ridden dangerously on roads, footpaths and other public areas. We continue to need your help. If you have information about individuals, vehicles, locations or times associated with this type of behaviour, please report it through Police Scotland’s 101/999 or ‘Contact us’ function, through contacting either your local Councillor or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. We will continue to listen, respond and take action to keep our communities safe.’ #CommunityPolicing #RoadSafety #ASB #OffRoadBikes #EScooters #WorkingTogether #KeepingPeopleSafe ...
What a fantastic day at the Newmilns Gala! The rain stayed away, the sun came out, and it was wonderful to see so many people enjoying the celebrations.
A huge well done to everyone who worked so hard to make the day such a success.
A great afternoon with plenty of community spirit and fantastic entertainment.
East Ayrshire Council should actively promote and support the use of all of the enforcement measures contained in the ‘Anti-Social Behaviour etc (Scotland) Act 2004’.
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.Illegal motorbikes and scooters continue to be a real concern across our communities.
I know from speaking to residents just how frustrating and frightening this can be, particularly when bikes are being ridden dangerously on our streets and pavements.
As your local Councillor, we’re continuing to work closely with Police Scotland to tackle the problem, and it’s encouraging that officers have already been successful in seizing a number of illegal bikes and getting them off our streets.
But we need your help too.
Evidence can make a huge difference. If you capture footage on your phone, CCTV or Ring doorbell, please report it. Information and footage can be passed confidentially to Police Scotland via Crimestoppers, or you can get in touch with me directly and I’ll help make sure your concerns are raised.
We all deserve to feel safe walking around our communities, and I’ll keep pushing for action on this.We have been listening to ongoing concerns from local residents about the illegal and anti-social use of off-road e-bikes and e-scooters in our communities. In response, officers from Kilmarnock Locality Policing team have implemented a Directed Action Plan during July focused on targeted patrols, enforcement, intelligence gathering and partnership working. We can now provide an update on the work carried out so far:
4 off-road e-bikes/e-scooters/ cars seized
3 people charged with traffic offences
Increased targeted patrols and enforcement activity in areas identified through community concerns and intelligence.
Continued work with internal and external partners to identify longer-term solutions and address the wider issues surrounding the use of these vehicles.
Sgt Woodley, Kilmarnock Locality Policing team stated ‘I would like to thank everyone who has raised concerns and provided information so far. We will continue to use information provided by local residents to direct our resources and target those responsible for dangerous, unlawful or anti-social behaviour, this activity is ongoing.
We understand the impact this type of activity can have on communities, particularly where residents feel intimidated or where vehicles are being ridden dangerously on roads, footpaths and other public areas. We continue to need your help. If you have information about individuals, vehicles, locations or times associated with this type of behaviour, please report it through Police Scotland’s 101/999 or ‘Contact us’ function, through contacting either your local Councillor or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. We will continue to listen, respond and take action to keep our communities safe.’ #CommunityPolicing #RoadSafety #ASB #OffRoadBikes #EScooters #WorkingTogether #KeepingPeopleSafe ...
What a fantastic day at the Newmilns Gala! The rain stayed away, the sun came out, and it was wonderful to see so many people enjoying the celebrations.
A huge well done to everyone who worked so hard to make the day such a success.
A great afternoon with plenty of community spirit and fantastic entertainment.
Well done, Newmilns! ...
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