SWATHES of land in Trafford could be subject to tighter policing after becoming a hotbed for antisocial behaviour and car cruises.

Trafford Council have sprung into action after reports of cars – up to 200 at a time – have been congregating in Trafford Park, travelling at high speed, particularly along Nash Road, doing donuts and drifting on roundabouts.

There has already been a fatality in the area and videos of the dangerous activity are regularly posted on YouTube.

Trafford Council, working with Greater Manchester Police, wants to stamp out this behaviour, which it says is dangerous to those involved and those in the surrounding area and causes disruption to residents and businesses.

The council wants to issue a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) for the area and is asking for views from the public on whether this would be appropriate action.

A PSPO is used to deal with a particular nuisance or problem in an area that is detrimental to the community’s quality of life.

If issued, the PSPO will enable Trafford Council to impose a range of measures that will help prevent anti-social behaviour and improve public safety in the area of Trafford Park.

Steve Skilton, Trafford Council’s anti-social behaviour case manager (south), said: “The gathering of people and their cars in the Trafford Park area has been a cause for concern for some time and we need to do something that ensures the public feel safe using the area.

“The number of cars and people gathering in the area means it is not safe and it just a matter of time before we have another fatality. This cannot be allowed to happen so we urge anyone with an interest in the area to fill out the online consultation so we can hopefully implement the measures needed to make the area safe again.”

The area is bounded by the Manchester ship canal from its junction with the M60 Motorway to its junction with Trafford Road, Trafford Road, White City Circle, Chester Road, Davyhulme Road East, Barton Road and the M60. Old Trafford stadium, Lostock Park and Chill Factore all fall within the boundary.

Inspector Paul Rowe, from GMP’s serious collision investigation unit, said: “GMP fully support the action Trafford Council is taking and hope the consultation will lead to the implementation of a PSPO order. The aim is to reduce serious injuries and fatalities and if put in place this will give the force the ability to police these gatherings and ensure the local community can feel safe from any anti-social behaviour.”

The consultation for the proposed PSPO for an area of Trafford Park is available on line at surveymonkey.co.uk/r/traffordparkcarcruising and runs until June 30.