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<\/p>\nAn operation will be in place to ensure the evening of Chaand Raat and Eid-Al-Fitr run safely<\/p>\n
16:47, 17 Mar 2026Updated 16:48, 17 Mar 2026<\/p>\n
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A pre-planned partnership approach with Birmingham City Council, faith leaders, local businesses and volunteers was set up to reduce illegal market traders, anti-social behaviour and parking issues.<\/p>\n
West Midlands Police will flood several main routes to ensure Muslims can celebrate Chaand Raat and Eid-Al-Fitr run safely.<\/p>\n
Officers will be cracking down on illegal and dangerous driving, excessive noise and nuisance behaviour as the month of Ramadan comes to a close this week.<\/p>\n
The police, joined by the Council\u2019s Environmental Health, Trading Standards and parking teams, will be operating along Ladypool Road, Stratford Road and Alum Rock Road.<\/p>\n
Read More: Jewellery Quarter business tell of confused customers knocking door asking for brothel<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n In previous years, areas were plagued by anti-social behaviour, noise and nuisance caused by vehicles being driven recklessly, blaring music and using their car horns into the early hours throughout Eid.<\/p>\n Chand Raat is expected to fall on Thursday (March 19) and police stated they will not hesitate to seize problem cars.<\/p>\n Ensure our latest headlines always appear at the top of your Google Search by making us a Preferred Source.<\/strong><\/p>\n Click here<\/a> to activate or add us as your Preferred Source in your Google search settings.<\/strong><\/p>\n Chief Inspector Andy Moseley<\/a>, Commander for Chaand Raat, said: \u201cAs ever, our clear focus is on keeping everyone as safe as possible, and we have a comprehensively planned operation running.<\/p>\n \u201cWe understand the key areas to focus on, and you can expect to see more officers present and ready to help should you need it.<\/p>\n \u201cThose officers will be working alongside Council partners including trading standards, environmental health, and parking enforcement colleagues.<\/p>\n \u201cWe will be robust in our approach to dealing with problem vehicles – our dedicated Roads Policing Unit will be highly visible in the area as they target reckless drivers, and they do have the power to seize vehicles where necessary.\u201d<\/p>\n Throughout Ramadan<\/a>, council teams have been engaging with community leaders, businesses, volunteers, and residents to understand concerns and prepare coordinated support.<\/p>\n This work will continue as celebrations approach, with a focus on promoting safety, managing traffic and parking pressures, and tackling nuisance behaviour.<\/p>\n Councillor Jamie Scott, Cabinet Member for Social Justice, Community Safety and Equalities, said: \u201cEid<\/a> is a cherished time for families across Birmingham<\/a>, and we want people to feel safe, respected, and supported as they come together to celebrate.<\/p>\n “We\u2019ve listened closely to residents and businesses during Ramadan, and we are acting on what matters most to them.<\/p>\n