COUNCILLORS are calling for more police patrols in Burnley after cars have been spotted racing.

Queensgate councillor Sue Graham said residents have complained about several cars racing in Colne Road in an evening.

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Residents said the problem is worst between 8pm and 9pm with cars racing between Burnley towards Brierfield.

Cllr Graham said: “I have received lots of concerns about the racing of cars down Colne Road in Burnley.

“Cars are driving down the road at high speeds in the early evening, people are still walking around at 8pm at night.

“It’s very dangerous and there have been accidents on those roads before.

“Something needs to be done to help curb the issue, if there could be speed cameras put down the road that would help solve the issue.

“Or a stronger police presence, it’s something like that which would be more effective.

“Putting a slower speed on the road would not work because it is a busy main road and it could possibly make it worse.”

The two-way road, which starts at Bank Hall and is one of the busiest routes out of Burnley, goes through Duke Bar and Queensgate before finishing at the Reedley Road junction in Brierfield.

Fellow Cllr Arif Khan said he has also had similar problems with racing.

He said: “I live not too far from the road and I can hear it from my house.

“It is definitely a problem and there needs to be some sort of action taken, speed cameras sound like a good idea.

“We cannot afford to wait around until there is a serious accident before something has to be done.

“Preventing accidents is very important and I hope the racing is stopped.”

Sgt Martyn Holt, of Burnley’s Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “We are fully aware of the on-going issues of vehicles speeding in the Colne Road area of Burnley.

“As a result of information received from the public through Pact meetings, the area is regularly patrolled by officers from the Road Policing Unit and the local neighbourhood team.

“There are a number of speed cameras on Colne Road and we also use the Community Road Watch Scheme in the area to provide education to drivers as well as enforcement.

“We would urge the public to attend our Pact meetings should they wish to discuss their concerns with the local officers or to contact Lancashire Police through our website, on Facebook or by telephoning the non-emergency number 101.”