Alperton motorbike meets prompt calls for enforcement action
Residents of Grand Union housing development report weekly antisocial behaviour and dangerous riding on Beresford Road
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Residents of the Grand Union housing development on Beresford Road in Alperton have called for urgent action to stop weekly motorbike meets that take place every Friday evening. The gatherings have been described as a persistent source of antisocial behaviour, including excessive engine revving, dangerous driving, and littering.
The Metropolitan Police’s Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) confirmed the issue is well-known and subject to ongoing monitoring. A spokesperson told the BBC the team is working with Brent Council to identify long-term solutions and has referred the matter to the Brent Joint Action Group (BJAG).
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Cloned plates and enforcement challenges
Brent Council said its Nuisance Vehicle Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) provides powers to tackle vehicle-related antisocial behaviour. However, enforcement has been complicated by the use of false or cloned number plates, identified through Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras.
A council spokesperson said: "Residents should be able to live without being subjected to persistent nuisance and antisocial behaviour. We will continue working with the Metropolitan Police and using the powers available to us to tackle those responsible and deter this behaviour."
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The council is also considering High Court injunctions, which have been used by other local authorities to disrupt organised vehicle meets. No timeline has been given for when these measures might be introduced.
Calls for coordinated action
We have raised concerns about the dangerous riding of motorbikes, vehicles revving their engines and litter being left on the road, but residents are still waiting for meaningful action. The council, police and other agencies need to stop working in silos and come together to get this sorted.
Councillor Anton Georgiou, Alperton ward
Councillor Anton Georgiou, who represents Alperton, has urged authorities to adopt a coordinated approach. He told the BBC residents had repeatedly raised concerns but felt progress had been slow. "A clear message needs to be sent that this kind of behaviour will not be tolerated," he said.
Jamie, a resident of Grand Union, said the issue affected local businesses, visitors, and road users, as well as residents. "Taxpayers bear the cost of repeated clean-up operations and the wider consequences of unmanaged antisocial behaviour," he said. "We want to see recognition of the problem translated into meaningful action."
What happens next
Brent Council and the Metropolitan Police have not specified when additional enforcement measures will be implemented. Residents can report antisocial behaviour to Brent Council’s enforcement team or the police non-emergency number. The council has encouraged continued reporting to build evidence for potential legal action.
Questions this report answers
+What powers does Brent Council have to stop the motorbike meets?
Brent Council’s Nuisance Vehicle PSPO allows enforcement against vehicle-related antisocial behaviour. It is also exploring High Court injunctions, which other councils have used to disrupt organised meets. Cloned number plates have made identification difficult.
+How often do the motorbike meets happen in Alperton?
Residents report the meets occur every Friday evening on Beresford Road. The Metropolitan Police and Brent Council have acknowledged the gatherings as a persistent issue requiring monitoring and enforcement.
+What can residents do if they are affected by the motorbike meets?
Residents can report antisocial behaviour to Brent Council’s enforcement team or the police non-emergency number. Continued reporting helps build evidence for potential legal action, including injunctions or prosecutions under the PSPO.
+Has any action been taken against the bikers so far?
The Metropolitan Police and Brent Council say they are monitoring the situation and using ANPR to identify vehicles. However, residents say they have seen little meaningful enforcement, with cloned number plates complicating efforts to hold individuals accountable.
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