It has been revealed that more than 100 cars gathered in Colwick on New Years Eve with reports of cars almost losing control, flares and fireworks being set off in the middle of roundabouts, and motorists without insurance driving dangerously. This was despite a public space protection order (PSPO) being in place.
A three-year PSPO has been in place since June 2023 which prohibits car cruisers congregating in areas including Netherfield and Colwick and gives officers the power to issue fines.
The action continues after over 100 vehicles gathered in the Colwick area on New Year’s Eve.
With reports of cars almost losing control, flares and fireworks being set off in the middle of roundabouts, and motorists without insurance driving dangerously, the neighbourhood team and response officers arrived on scene to disperse people.
One driver has since been fined £100 for being in breach of the protection order.


Responding to reports and community concerns, the Gedling neighbourhood team is continuing to carry out proactive patrols in marked and unmarked cars as part of tactics to clamp down on individuals causing problems.
Gedling neighbourhood police Inspector Heather Harding said her team would continue to take action against anyone breaching the order or seen to be causing a nuisance in the community.
She said: “Car cruising, racing, and dangerous driving puts the people in our community at risk as well as those taking part.
“This incident on New Year’s Eve saw around 100 vehicles meet up in one place, cars lose control and flares set off that affected other drivers – putting people at serious risk of harm.
“This type of activity is something we’ve been working on reducing for several years and we are continuing to listen to residents in the affected areas to reduce this type of crime.
“We’re continuing to work closely with the council to tackle the issue and we’ll continue taking action against anyone found to be breaching the order or taking part in criminality.
“We want everyone using our roads to be safe so if you are racing, causing a nuisance, and placing other motorists and pedestrians at risk, expect us to take action.”
Since the introduction of the PSPO in June 2023, 16 Fixed Penalty Notices have been issued, all of which have been paid in full—a 100% success rate in enforcement.
Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor John Clarke MBE, said: “We take breaches of the PSPO very seriously, and this recent case highlights the importance of these measures in addressing anti-social behaviour.
“We know the damage that these illegal gatherings create for local communities and we are doing everything we can to put a stop to them.
“The fact that all penalties issued so far have been paid demonstrates the effectiveness of the PSPO and the support of our community in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment.”
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