Boy racers turning Falmouth's Swanpool area into a "racing track" will be discussed when members of the public are invited to have their say on proposed solutions to the problem.

Traffic calming and reducing the speed limit to 20mph have both been put forward as ways to tackle the problem of speeding in the area.

It follows a meeting chaired by MP Julia Goldsworthy, which was attended by representatives from various bodies including Falmouth's police inspector Dave Scott, Peter Moore from Cornwall county council's highway department, councillor Oliver Cramp, former town mayor Roger Bonney and Terry Teverson, prospective parliamentary candidate for the new Falmouth and Truro ward.

Although the bodies involved are not required to consult the public on the plans, it was agreed that residents would be able to put forward their views before a final decision was made.

So far the proposals to reduce the speed limit have been broadly welcomed, but some concerns have been raised by residents of Spernen Wyn that this may merely move the problem onto other roads rather than remove it completely.

MP Ms Goldsworthy said: "I am very pleased that these proposals will now be subject to a formal consultation process. Boy racers are a growing problem in Falmouth and while it is important that measures are taken with the intention of tackling this issue we must be sure that these measures do not leave local residents facing unintended consequences."

Mrs Teverson added: "I have spoken to many local residents who are understandably fed-up with boy racers turning the seafront into their own racing track. These proposals are a key step in tackling the problem and I look forward to hearing local people's views."

Residents in the area will receive letters from Cornwall county council asking for their views. However, if anyone has any pressing concerns in the meantime, they can write to Julia Goldsworthy at 75 Trelowarren Street, Camborne, TR14 8AL or email her at info@juliagoldsworthy.org.