Alderley Edge car meeting

Cheshire police have issued a dispersal order in relation to a possible car meet in Alderley Edge.

Over recent days police believe an unauthorised car meet is set to take place in Alderley Edge on Sunday 21 June.

As the car meet hasn’t been approved by the local authority or Cheshire Police, as required when planning events of this nature, the dispersal order banning the meeting has been issued.

Previous events have attracted many high powered supercars which have been driven dangerously, causing excessive noise and anti-social behaviour. Cheshire Police say these issues “all of which “have caused alarm and distress to local residents”.

A dispersal order which will be in place from 1.36pm on Saturday 21 June until 10pm on Sunday 22 June. The order covers a large part of Alderley Edge, including London Road.

Anyone who breaches the order, or anyone who commits any criminal offences, will be dealt with robustly both during and post event.

Chief Inspector Zoe Bowden, head of Macclesfield Local Policing Unit, said:
“I understand the frustration and anger that illegal car meets cause, and I hope that this dispersal order will provide reassurance to the local community.

“This is an ongoing problem in the local area, and I want to reassure residents that we are committed doing all we can to tackle the issue.

“We have a zero-tolerance approach to those who break the law, and I want to make it clear that action will be taken against anyone who breaches the dispersal order this weekend.

“This could include vehicle seizures, penalty notices, notifying insurance companies, or arrest and prosecution where necessary.

“This order is not aimed at people meeting in their cars peacefully, simply those disrupting local communities and acting in an anti-social manner.

“Our message is clear – anti-social behaviour and anti-social use of vehicles will not be tolerated.”

If you have any concerns or information on any criminal activity taking place, please contact us on 101 or dial 999 if it is an emergency.