Alex Ballinger MP has welcomed new powers to tackle off-road bike problems.

The new Crime and Policing Bill will allow police to seize noisy off-road bikes and troublesome e-scooters without having to give the rider a warning.

The powers will also help with dangerous car cruising and street racing.

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Authorities will now be able to issue Respect Orders to people who cause trouble, stopping them from drinking in public and going into town centres.

Breaking a Respect Order can lead to arrest and prosecution, with a possible two-year prison sentence and unlimited fines.

Mr Ballinger, the MP for Halesowen, said: "Earlier this year I stood for election on a platform of taking back our streets; I am proud that the government is taking decisive action to do just that.

"It is important that we crack down on offenders who terrorise our communities.

"I hope that these new measures will make a positive difference in our area.

"I regularly hear from constituents, and I know from personal experience, that off-road bikes are a menace in Wollescote and that street racing regularly puts lives in danger on the A456."

He added: "I understand the impact that anti-social behaviour has on the wellbeing of victims.

"These new measures will enable the police to take action to hold perpetrators to account."

The new powers are part of the government's wider plan to bring back police patrols to town centres, recruit thousands of new police officers, and get every community to have a named police officer to contact.

The measures aim to restore a sense of safety and order in the community, as well as holding those who cause disruption to account.