They will operate from 7pm on Friday 7 July until 7pm on Sunday 9 July 2023, and cover:

They also include the Dockside Outlet Centre, Chatham, the Medway Valley Leisure Park, Strood, and their associated car parks.

The orders are being implemented due to an increase in community complaints of nuisance vehicles and dangerous driving in the last four weeks. They allow officers to stop anyone involved in anti-social behaviour and move them on from the area.

Inspector Daniel Blatter from the Medway Community Safety Unit said:

‘Residents have reported concerns about the dangers posed to other road users and the impact on the quality of life of the community. The orders give our officers additional powers to move on anyone causing a nuisance and, if necessary, arrest those who return to the area once dispersed. Those who persist in this behaviour also risk having their vehicles seized.’

Kent Police is focusing on tackling anti-social behaviour as part of the force’s ongoing Safer Summer initiative. Anybody who wishes to report incidents should report it online via the Kent Police website.