MP seeks progress on illegal off-road bikes

MP Lisa Smart has written to the new police chief superintendent for Stockport to ask for progress on dealing with off road bikes, following a major operation in the area last year.

Operation Hurricane targeted the illegal use of bikes across Stockport, with dedicated officers on location to respond immediately to reports, and pursue criminals. 

Lisa Smart said: “It was a really positive step to get this operation run – I have been meeting with the police on a regular basis to ensure that this issue is given the attention it deserves. But we need ongoing progress. 

“Unfortunately the problem hasn’t gone away, and I want to know what action the police are taking to make sure that they have taken what they learnt from the operation and embedded it with the local teams.”

The MP also met with the new chief superintendent, Natalie Dalby, to raise this and a number of other issues, including the use of the force’s mobile police station across the constituency, Speedwatch schemes, and better enforcement of traffic and parking offences. 

Lisa added: “It was a very positive meeting, and I look forward to seeing more being done across the area to deal with these issues. I want to see more funding to allow the police to do their job effectively; and continue a constructive dialogue with the local officers on the ground.”