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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 …

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

Section 3- Site security

… ​​​​​​All visitors and contractors accessing the premises should be required to report … be issued visitor passes and have a legitimate reason for their visit. These identification passes should be worn … at all times when not in public areas. Visitor best practice This process provides audit information, including …
Keywords: Site , Security Culture , Vehicle as a Weapon , Access control , Threat , Site security , Vehicle , Security , Goods vehicles , Theft , CCTV , Drivers , Hostile Vehicle Mitigation , Visitors , Contractors

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

Martyn’s Law overview and what you need to know

… The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, commonly known as Martyn’s Law, received Royal Assent in April 2025. The Act aims to improve organisational preparedness and … security across the UK, requiring that those responsible for certain premises and events take steps to prepare for …
Keywords: Martyn's Law , Parliament , Bill , Legislation , Organisation , Counter Terrorism , Protect

Secure hazardous materials to help prevent terrorism

… hydrogen peroxide or ammonium nitrate), toxins and radioactive materials on your premises. … Chemical, biological and radioactive materials … Security of radioactive materials … or poisons, you must be vigilant to suspicious transactions and follow the regulatory requirements; more …
Keywords: CBRN , Threat , Substances , Attack , Security , Radiological , Chemical , Site security