Bikers 'are causing havoc' on the Barbican

CALL FOR NOISE CAMERAS AS REVVING ENGINES ANNOY LOCALS

- By ALISON STEPHENSON Local Democracy Reporter

BIKERS gathering en-masse in Plymouth's Barbican area and revving engines are causing havoc for residents, businesses and visitors.

Plymouth Labour councillor Alison Raynsford is pushing for a noise camera to be installed after problems in Southside Street have hit new levels, with children being unable to sleep and businesses trade being affected.

A petition has even been started in the community to get action.

The St Peter and the Waterfront councillor raised the issue at the week’s Plymouth City Council meeting, saying noise was the main concern among her residents and it was causing “great anger”.

She said whilst the Barbican was a hotspot for groups of bikers, other areas in her ward were also seeing problems, including Western Approach car park and Millbay.

A former pillion passenger in her younger days, Cllr Raynsford said she understood the excitement and fun of motorbikes but the actions of some motorcyclists constituted antisocial behaviour.