Creation of Problem Solving Record - Footway from Petrol Station to Stainmore Ave

Good Morning Resident,
The Ashton Hurst Team have created a “Problem Solving” record in regards to a Quad Bike or Quad Bikes using the footway way that leads from Stainmore Avenue to to the Petrol Station on St Albans Avenue.

First of all you may be thinking what is a Problem Solving Record? 

A Problem Solving Record is a structured document used by police to record how they are identifying, managing, and resolving ongoing or repeat issues within a community, such as anti-social behaviour or recurring incidents. It sets out the nature of the problem, looks at the underlying causes, and outlines the actions being taken by police and partner agencies to address it. The Problem Solving Record also includes a review stage to assess whether those actions have been effective, ensuring a longer-term solution is found rather than simply responding to individual incidents as they occur.

The team will be working with partners (Tameside Council Departments, Local Councillors, Housing etc) as part of this Problem Solving Record.

The reference for the Problem Solving Record is PRB/06GG/0000254/26

An adopted footway is basically a pavement or footpath that forms part of the public highway and has been officially taken on by the local council or highways authority under the Highways Act 1980. This means the council is responsible for looking after it, such as carrying out repairs, resurfacing, gritting in winter, and making sure it’s safe for people to use.
These footways are open to everyone and provide a safe route for pedestrians alongside roads or through residential areas. Because they’re classed as part of the public highway, members of the public have the right to use them freely without needing permission from any private landowners.
 

It is generally an offence to drive or use a vehicle (Quad Bike, Off Road Bike, Bicycle) on an adopted footway, as these areas form part of the public highway but are intended for pedestrian use only. Under current legislation, vehicles are not permitted to be driven along footways, although they may cross them where necessary, such as to access a driveway or property. There are limited exceptions for authorised vehicles, such as emergency services or council maintenance. Overall, unless there is lawful authority or a legitimate reason to cross it, vehicles should not be on a footway.

Now we need the data….

We need you to report when vehicles are using the footway and please use the ref PRB/06GG/0000254/26 when reporting.
This can be done by reporting incidents to police via;
Phone - 101 (non emergency) / 999 (emergency)
Online - Home | Greater Manchester Police
 

Reporting is really important, as it helps police build an accurate picture of what is happening, where, and how often.
This information supports problem solving by identifying patterns, repeat offenders, and peak times, which allows us to put the right measures in place. Without reports, incidents may not be recorded, making it harder to justify enforcement action like OP Hurricane or involve partner agencies such as the council. Regular reporting ensures the issue is properly evidenced and increases the likelihood of a long-term solution being put in place, rather than just dealing with isolated incidents.

 

We must stress that this Problem Solving Record is specifically for vehicles using the footway from Stainmore to the Petrol Station.
Any other incidents elsewhere involving vehicles being used anti-socially, is reported in the usual manner.

If you have any information regarding who is using the vehicles or where they are being stored, then this information can be passed via crimestoppers anonymously at Giving information | Crimestoppers