Warning issued following reports of a potential car meet in Alderley Edge

Drivers planning to take part in an illegal car meet this holiday weekend are being warned that anyone found flouting the rules of the road will face the consequences of their actions.

Over recent days Cheshire Police has been made aware of an unauthorised car meet which is rumoured to be taking place in Alderley Edge on Saturday 20th December.

The meet has not been authorised by the local council or by police, and previous incidents have caused huge disruption in the local area.

The meets are known to attract hundreds of people, many in high powered motor vehicles driving dangerously causing excessive noise and anti-social behaviour, all of which have caused alarm and distress to residents. 

A number of operations have taken place over recent months to tackle the issue, which has resulted in several vehicle seizures, multiple fines for numerous road related offences and a number of warning notices issued.

Any criminal offences being committed will be dealt with robustly both during and post event.

Chief Inspector Zoe Bowden, head of Macclesfield Local Policing Unit, said:

"Whilst these events may seem harmless, car meets are an ongoing problem that cause significant disruption to local residents and the business community.

“Alderley Edge is a small village and there simply isn’t the road capacity for an event of this nature to take place.

Not only do the attending vehicles cause significant traffic disruption, but also many attendees park their vehicles on grass verges, roundabouts and pavements causing obstructions to pedestrians and damage to the village infrastructure.

“We’ve also previously had reports of illegal drag strip style racing to take place in the village.

"Therefore, we would like to warn those planning on attending this event that we are aware it is taking place, and we are already actively working with our intelligence team.

"Both uniformed and plain clothed officers will be present in the area throughout the day, and they will be actively targeting antisocial behaviour.

We have a zero-tolerance approach and will take action against those who break the law. This includes vehicle seizures, penalty notices, notifying insurance companies, dispersal notices, or even arrests and subsequent prosecution.

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.