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ACT for Local Authorities

… About ACT for Local Authorities … A local approach … ACT for Local Authorities products and resources … Guidance for local authorities … ACT for Local Authorities is an initiative led by Counter Terrorism … Following a pilot programme, five areas of local authority activity have been identified as having the greatest …
Keywords: ACT Awareness , ACT for Local Authorities , ACT training products , Local Authorities

Counter Terrorism Policing launches ACT for Local Authorities at International Security Expo

… 30 September 2025 Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) launched ACT for Local Authorities. … ACT for Local Authorities … Security Expo by Jon Savell, Deputy Assistant Commissioner for Specialist Operations and Senior National Coordinator … Run by the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO), ACT for Local Authorities uses CTP’s regional …
Keywords: ACT for Local Authorities

Pavement licences - How can local authorities consider security?

… When considering public health and safety, local authorities should seek to ensure a balanced consideration for security implications, particularly the risk to groups of people from interaction with hostile vehicles, and the creation of large … The impact of several pavement licences in an area may result in …
Keywords: pavement licence applications , Local Authorities , security planning process , vehicle security barriers , protect crowds , public spaces , VAPS , ACT for Local Authorities

Resources and Local Schemes

… ACT Awareness e-Learning A free introduction to the role we can all play to prevent terrorism. Designed for all organisations, employees and the public. The course … scheme that promotes communication between retailers and local police to reduce crime. Pubwatch A voluntary scheme …

Protective security partners

… and out of scope of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, commonly known as Martyn’s Law, are protected and … and responsibilities The Home Office sets the strategy for the protective security system, develops policy and … across sectors, groups, site specific work and the local approach (local authorities and communities). This is …
Keywords: Martyn's Law , Legislation , Bill , Counter Terrorism , Home Office , Security Industry Authority , NATIONAL PROTECTIVE SECURITY , Counter Terrorism Policing

Martyn's Law Frequently Asked Questions

… Counter Terrorism Policing is not responsible for enforcing Martyn's Law. Responsibility for regulating and … met their legal obligations. Its role also does not include acting as a commercial security consultant, design security … Security Industry Authority. ProtectUK provides trusted, practical resources to help organisations develop the skills, …
Keywords: Martyn's Law , FAQ , Terrorism Protection of Premises , Scope , Regulation , Security Industry Authority , Responsibility , Compliance , Home Office

Ballot box and cyber security

… Information about how to maintain security, cyber security and … Ensure systems are in place to search vehicles used for the movement of ballot boxes to or from polling stations … For further information: Go to the NPSA website Access the ACT Awareness e-Learning Visit See, Check and Notify (SCaN) …
Keywords: Ballot box , Cyber Security , Election , Polling Stations , Venues , Security

Regulator

… length body established by the Private Security Industry Act 2001 as the regulator of the private security industry. … work. It has a wealth of experience in inspecting and enforcing legislation which better protects the public.  The … by collaborating with the UK and devolved governments, local authorities, the police and business operators on …
Keywords: Regulator , SIA , Security Industry Authority , Martyn's Law , Protection , Premises , Events , Public protection , Enforcement

Coventry University provide an evaluation on the Zones North East Pilot

… security and preparedness ways of working with over 30 Local Authorities and public bodies in the North East. … request of the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO ), the outcome of this 12-month pilot has been … independently assessed by Coventry University's Institute for Peace and Security (IPS) and in a report below. IPS is a …
Keywords: Counter Terrorism Support , National Counter Terrorism Security Office , Coventry University , Institute for Peace and Security , Protective Security , Preparedness , Secure societies , Resilient societies , Pilot program , NaCTSO update , North East Pilot , NE Pilot , Zones North East Pilot

Working with Counter Terrorism Security Advisors (CTSAs)

… and responsibility within an organisation.  Resources and information summarising the ACT packages and other offerings can be found on our … Current threat Identifying and responding to suspicious activity Identifying and dealing with suspicious items Bomb … This package has been designed as an interactive workshop aimed at operational supervisors and their …
Keywords: Local Authorities , Threat , National Security , Counter Terrorism Security Advisors , CTSA , Business Engagement , ACT , SCAN , CTSAs