CONCERNS over anti-social driving on a major road between Bradford and Leeds are recognised, a Council has said.

It comes after Councillor Andrew Carter, Leader of the Conservative Group on Leeds City Council and ward councillor for Calverley and Farsley demanded fixed speed cameras be put on Bradford Road, between Thornbury and Pudsey to tackle the racetrack route.

Fears were raised in the Telegraph & Argus last year over drivers reportedly hurtling along Bradford Road, between Thornbury and the Pudsey ring road junction, at eye-watering speeds of more than 100mph.

They were said to be using Lamborghini and Ferrari supercars to race along the busy route.

Locals said they feared someone would be killed or injured in a high-speed crash.

A spokesperson for Leeds City Council said: "We recognise the concerns that are being raised about anti-social driving on the A647 Leeds Bradford Road in the Pudsey and Thornbury area.

"We have liaised closely with our partners in the police and are providing the lay-bys necessary for them to operate mobile safety cameras to complement their own operations and patrols.

"We are monitoring the results of the enforcement of the speed limit and they are regularly reviewed with the police.

"This information will be used to consider what additional steps may be needed to make any further improvements in road safety in this area."

Cllr Carter hit out at the Council over the issue.

He said: “It has already been reported in parts of the media alleging high powered vehicles deliberately being raced along Bradford Road, A647, at very high speeds.

“I believe this to be a fact. Not only that, there are regular reports of vehicles speeding, including motorbikes.

“Residents who live on Bradford Road are quite rightly very concerned about the situation but what sometimes isn’t realised is that people who live some considerable distance away, on the residential estates bordering the A647 can hear these vehicles into the early hours of the morning, clearly going at speed.”

Cllr Carter added: “It is not acceptable for Leeds City Council to claim that it is part of the West Yorkshire Local Authorities Partnership that provide speed cameras.

“Leeds is one of the largest local authorities outside of London with a multi-million pound budget, they should be able to take unilateral decisions on where to put speed cameras."

He said it was time for the Council to "take responsibility" and urged fixed speed cameras to be prioritised.

The Council spokesperson added: "The Council currently operates under West Yorkshire wide criteria for determining the location of fixed speed cameras.

"Leeds City councillors have raised issues with the criteria that is currently used, which is currently under review.

"There are many requests for speed cameras and safety measures across the city and we work to ensure that the available budget is used to maximum effect for the reduction of road injuries."