Horwich North East — Neighbourhood Policing Team

Drug Driving / Driving Standards / Speeding

There will be a focus on vehicles involved in ASB and other offences including drink / drug driving and speeding. This is particularly prevalent around arterial routes into Horwich such as Chorley Old Road. During December the West Neighbourhood Team have seized 13 vehicles under S165 of the Road Traffic Act for offences such as driving without a licence / insurance. There will be increased focus on mounting traffic operations including working alongside dedicated Traffic Officers from the Specialist Operations Branch.

Set: 2026-07-01

Traffic Issues on BWFC Matchdays

The team have received an increased number of complaints from residents regards traffic / parking issues on the residential estates around the Tough sheet Stadium on BWFC matchdays. Officers will pro-actively patrol these areas and take enforcement action as required where offences are committed. 9 Traffic Offence Reports (TOR’s) were issued in the recent home fixture for BWFC against Leyton Orient. Supporters attending BWFC fixtures are reminded to park in a considerate manner and be mindful of residents in the areas. The Police will continue to work with BWFC and the residents association around this issue .

Set: 2026-07-01