Powers to crack down on Metheringham airfield boy racers

District councillors are a step nearer to imposing an order banning '˜boy racers' from using a former airfield as a race track and causing a nuisance to residents and other road users.
By The Newsroom
Published 31st Jul 2016, 07:30 BST
Don't use old runways at RAF Metheringham as a racetrack warn police. EMN-160729-181238001Don't use old runways at RAF Metheringham as a racetrack warn police. EMN-160729-181238001
Don't use old runways at RAF Metheringham as a racetrack warn police. EMN-160729-181238001

District councillors are a step nearer to imposing an order banning ‘boy racers’ from using a former airfield as a race track and causing a nuisance to residents and other road users.

North Kesteven District Council’s Executive Board on Thursday July 21 backed a proposed Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) on the old Metheringham Airfield which would prevent motor vehicle gatherings; speeding or racing; obstruction of the highway; causing risk or harm to people or property; and causing undue annoyance from amplified music. The PSPO will go to Full Council on September 22 before it can be adopted.

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The decision stems from complaints about gatherings of up to 100 cars on the wartime airfield and drivers using it as a race track carrying out stunts. Anyone found breaking the order faces a fine or court.

Inspector Marc Gee said: “This gives us more powers to tackle the issue and means we can take positive action against it to help enhance public safety.”