Council introduces measures to stop illegal car meets

The raised tables in Pasadena Close, Hayes and speed cushions in Arundel Road, Uxbridge, were introduced following complaints from residents and local businesses of ASB from motorists and spectators on these roads, which are private land. The new measures were funded by Transport for London.

At Pasadena Close, three raised tables have been installed along a 216-metre length of the road. While in Arundel Road, three sets of traffic cushions have been built along a 148-metre stretch. Cushions were chosen at this location due to the high number of HGVs using it and can be straddled by the lorries without impeding them. 

The council has been working alongside the Met Police to monitor these unauthorised events, which are organised and well attended by enthusiasts and spectators but often feature drivers racing one another or doing other dangerous manoeuvres.  

The new measures will deter or prevent racing or dangerous driving and help to keep people safe and free of nuisance behaviour.  

Cllr Eddie Lavery, Hillingdon Council's Cabinet Member for Community and Environment, said: "We've been working closely with the police, TfL and local businesses to tackle this ASB and these new calming measures will not only help make these locations less desirable for these events but also keep residents and businesses safe and free of noise and disturbance." 

Report ASB at www.hillingdon.gov.uk/safety.