Reports of vehicle-related anti-social behaviour at Linkway Retail Park in Cannock have fallen following a joint enforcement and security operation, local partners say.
The site had been identified as a hotspot for organised car meets, excessive noise, racing and vehicle stunts. Retailers also raised concerns about incidents taking place after hours and said some staff felt intimidated when leaving work.
Cameras and enforcement introduced
Cannock Chase Council, Staffordshire Police and the retail park's owners and managing agents established a multi-agency response.
Measures have included Public Spaces Protection Order warnings, Section 59 warnings and, where considered appropriate, the seizure of vehicles involved in anti-social behaviour.
Automatic number plate recognition cameras and CCTV have operated across the retail park since June 2026. The partners say reports from nearby residents and businesses have since reduced significantly.
Partners say action is making a difference
Councillor Georgina Jeffery, Cannock Chase Council's Community Safety and Wellbeing Portfolio Leader, said coordinated enforcement and preventative measures were “making a real difference”.
Matthew Scotchmer of CBRE Management said the joint work had improved the environment for occupiers, customers and the wider community.
Inspector David Shorter, of Cannock local policing team, said police had used Section 59 notices to target car meets, racing and excessive noise and had seen fewer reports.
How to report anti-social behaviour
Residents, businesses and visitors are being encouraged to continue reporting incidents. Non-emergency reports can be made through the Staffordshire Police website or by calling 101. Anyone facing an emergency should call 999.
