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Bedfordshire Police - Flitwick, Ampthill, Marston and Cranfield Neighbourhood

Car Meets, Lyall Court, Flitwick

Regular unlicensed car meets are occurring at this location set up by specific organisers

This PSP is currently being managed by the PC and PCSO of area 1. It is in relation to unlicensed car meets whereby various vehicles attend Lyall Court, Flitwick and act in an anti-social manner.
Officers have submitted a comprehensive SARA document detailing the issues and the impact it is having on the local residents and businesses.
Officers have engaged with the public and gathered intelligence which has been submitted. HVP has been conducted as well as dispersal orders put in place during relevant times.
There are regular updates from the PCSO in relation to action taken. There are also detailed updates of the ongoing issues in the are.
Local businesses and residents have been contacted and liaised with via social media, letter drops and face to face meetings.
The council and highways agency have also been contacted about their role in disrupting these events and what is expected of them.
SIG markers have been placed on all local businesses and the Special Constabulary have also been briefed on the ongoing issues and are defaulting to this area. There is a local Instagram page which organise the meets. A bid has been submitted for a dedicated researcher to monitor the Instagram page and liaise with neighbouring forces to share intel.
Consideration has been given to the use of mobile camera deployment from the council. Street watch are to be made aware and encouraged to default to this area during their patrols as are speed watch. Officers have considered the use of CPNW's and S59 warnings. They are still reviewing footage to see if cars or drivers can be identified for this to happen. At this time they have not been able to due to the poor quality, which is why mobile camera deployment is being considered.
Moving forward I would like the officers to arrange a meeting with all local businesses that are being affected by the car meets which should also include highways and council. The land is privately owned but to get to it vehicles need to cross council owned land. If the businesses and highways can make the area not viable for car meets to be held this will permanently resolve the issue but this will be at a financial cost, which is why it has been slow to materialise. Officers have discussed the use of barriers and gates as well as speed bumps, however consideration has to be given to the legitimate users of the industrial estate and how this would impact them.
CPNW's and S59 are low cost but time consuming and are more of a temporary deterrent not a permanent fix.
The car meets are being arranged at Lyall Court due to its suitability as a location and the environment around it.

Drugs and ASB Lower Shelton Underpass

Regular anti-social behaviour occurring at Lower Shelton Underpass. Users are using E- Scooters and taking and dealing drugs

15/10/2025 - Attended location on 15th October 2025 @1530hrs. No persons seen on Scooters, No new ASB. One parent and child and seen under bridge.
New graffiti appearing on floor appears to be from same red markings.

25/10/2025 - Patrol at the location on 25/10/2025 at 15:50. Evidence of ASB at the location, new graffiti on the floor and a smashed glass vodka bottle. No one seen at the location at this time. Intel submitted.

Car Meets, Lyall Court, Flitwick

Regular unlicensed car meets are occurring at this location set up by specific organisers

This PMP is still being progressed by the officers for Area 1.
A meeting was held on 17/12/25 in relation to the issues.
In attendance was Police, Council and a representative from each local business. As a result of the meeting it was established that the land where a gate was proposed was owned by the local businesses. They have all agreed to pay for a gate and have a keyholder for it. Council were happy with this. It was also suggested by police for the local businesses to have a whatsapp group for better communication and in case there are any issues with the gate. The local businesses have confirmed they are now in a whatsapp group so they can communicate better with each other. The gate is still in the process of being made prior to installation. There have been several patrols in the area and no reports of any car meets. A PSPO has gone to public consultation to prevent car meets in flitwick and this will close in 7 weeks time. The organiser of the car meets has also been issued a CPNW in order to combat the issues. This was devised by Police and issued by the council. This PMP has demonstrated a good use of joint working partnership utilising all available options. This PMP will remain in place until the gate has been installed and is in full use.

Drugs and ASB Lower Shelton Underpass

Regular anti-social behaviour occurring at Lower Shelton Underpass. Users are using E- Scooters and taking and dealing drugs

This PMP is still be worked on by the officers for Area 2.
Since the last review officers have continued to patrol the area and engage with residents.
There has been no further reports of issues.
The council have also been liaised with who state there have been no reports to them from residents about ASB or Graffiti. The Special Constabulary have also been tasked with carrying out after dark patrols on Friday and Saturday night.
Although the issues within this PMP have significantly reduced this will remain open as is subject to a local Problem Orientated Initiative which concludes in February 2026.

Car Meets, Lyall Court, Flitwick

Regular unlicensed car meets are occurring at this location set up by specific organisers

This PMP is still being progressed by the officers for Area 1.
A meeting was held on 17/12/25 in relation to the issues.
In attendance was Police, Council and a representative from each local business. As a result of the meeting it was established that the land where a gate was proposed was owned by the local businesses. They have all agreed to pay for a gate and have a keyholder for it. Council were happy with this. It was also suggested by police for the local businesses to have a whatsapp group for better communication and in case there are any issues with the gate. The local businesses have confirmed they are now in a whatsapp group so they can communicate better with each other. The gate is still in the process of being made prior to installation. There have been several patrols in the area and no reports of any car meets. A PSPO has gone to public consultation to prevent car meets in flitwick and this will close in 7 weeks time. The organiser of the car meets has also been issued a CPNW in order to combat the issues. This was devised by Police and issued by the council. This PMP has demonstrated a good use of joint working partnership utilising all available options. This PMP will remain in place until the gate has been installed and is in full use.

Drugs and ASB Lower Shelton Underpass

Regular anti-social behaviour occurring at Lower Shelton Underpass. Users are using E- Scooters and taking and dealing drugs

This PMP is still be worked on by the officers for Area 2.
Since the last review officers have continued to patrol the area and engage with residents.
There has been no further reports of issues.
The council have also been liaised with who state there have been no reports to them from residents about ASB or Graffiti. The Special Constabulary have also been tasked with carrying out after dark patrols on Friday and Saturday night.
Although the issues within this PMP have significantly reduced this will remain open as is subject to a local Problem Orientated Initiative which concludes in February 2026.

Car Meets, Lyall Court, Flitwick

Regular unlicensed car meets are occurring at this location set up by specific organisers

This PMP is still being progressed by the officers for Area 1.
A meeting was held on 01/04/26 in relation to the issues.
In attendance was Police, Council and a representative from each local business. As a result of the meeting it was established that the land where a gate was proposed was owned by the local businesses. They have all agreed to pay for a gate and have a keyholder for it. Council were happy with this. It was also suggested by police for the local businesses to have a whatsapp group for better communication and in case there are any issues with the gate. The local businesses have confirmed they are now in a whatsapp group so they can communicate better with each other. The gate is still in the process of being made prior to installation. There have been several patrols in the area and no reports of any car meets. A PSPO has gone to public consultation to prevent car meets in flitwick and this will close in 7 weeks time. The organiser of the car meets has also been issued a CPNW in order to combat the issues. This was devised by Police and issued by the council. This PMP has demonstrated a good use of joint working partnership utilising all available options. This PMP will remain in place until the gate has been installed and is in full use.

Drugs and ASB Lower Shelton Underpass

Regular anti-social behaviour occurring at Lower Shelton Underpass. Users are using E- Scooters and taking and dealing drugs

This PMP is still be worked on by the officers for Area 2.
Since the last review officers have continued to patrol the area and engage with residents.
There has been no further reports of issues.
The council have also been liaised with who state there have been no reports to them from residents about ASB or Graffiti. The Special Constabulary have also been tasked with carrying out after dark patrols on Friday and Saturday night.
Although the issues within this PMP have significantly reduced this will remain open as is subject to a local Problem Orientated Initiative which concludes in February 2026.

ASB Beaumont Park, Flitwick & ASB Maulden Rec, Maulden

Regular youth ASB occurring around Beaumont park and Maulden Rec.

This PMP is still being progressed by the officers for Area 1.
A meeting was held on 08/07/26 in relation to the issues and this was set as the new priority.

ASB Forest Centre, Marston

Regular anti-social behaviour occurring at Marston Forest centre.

This PMP is still be worked on by the officers for Area 2.
A meeting was held on 08/07/26 in relation to the issues and this was set as the new priority.