"It is really disappointing that this administration, despite my repeated calls over the last 15 months, has completely failed to implement measures which would keep our residents and visitors safe."
"Illegal car meets, often involving large crowds and dangerous stunts, have long been an issue in parts of Westminster. The council has introduced Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) that allow officers to issue 100 fines in several hotspots, including Exhibition Road."
"Westminster Council said it is working with Kensington and Chelsea to install a high-friction anti-skid surface that can only be laid during warmer temperatures. Robathan said the council had yet to act on either proposal, despite her first raising the issue a year ago."
Councillor Rachael Robathan criticizes Westminster Council's Labour administration for failing to implement safety measures against dangerous illegal car meets over 15 months. She proposes resurfacing Exhibition Road's roundabout with high-friction material and obtaining a court injunction to strengthen police enforcement powers. Westminster Council states the resurfacing work was agreed in autumn with April as the earliest start date, citing weather constraints. The authority notes any injunction requires court approval and officers are gathering evidence for a borough-wide application. Current Public Spaces Protection Orders allow £100 fines at hotspots but Robathan argues these powers are insufficient for addressing the ongoing problem.
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