03/02/2010
Police still supporting community events
Press Release 3rd February 2010Gwent Police agreed that it would still lend support to local events after a meeting of the Mor Hafren Area Committee last month (20th January 2010).
Category: County Council
Posted by: nikki
A debate took place about Gwent Police’s continue to support of events in Monmouthshire such as Hoggin’ the Bridge, where Area General Manager for Monmouthshire Council, Tim Macdermott, and County Councillor Jacqui Sullivan met with the local Superintendent to talk through all the issues and implications for future events.
Superintendent Nigel Russell advised that the police are following national best practice and bringing Gwent in line with other U.K. forces. Gwent Police are in the process of developing an information pack explaining organisers’ roles and responsibilities. He said that the police are keen to work with all organisers to provide them with the support they require to ensure that traffic management plans meet the required standards.
He said:
“For Hoggin’ the Bridge we will discuss with the organisers a number of options and opportunities to use accredited personnel to ensure that they are capable of monitoring the smooth flow of traffic and dealing with any eventualities.
“Events which hold a national significance such as Armistice Day parades will still be supported by Gwent Police and we will discuss the practicalities of each parade with the British Legion and local authority to ensure we provide appropriate support to their needs.”
County Councillor Jacqui Sullivan said:
“We are keen to work with the police to ensure that we have everything in place to allow Hoggin’ the Bridge to continue. I am reassured by the meeting with the police and their commitment to helping advise organisers. I look forward to receiving details of how Gwent Police will be able to support the training of the marshals.”
Area General Manager Tim Macdermott said:
“The police are committing to a meeting with organisers to provide as much help and support as possible. We await further clarification from Gwent Police over the accredited marshals.”
Superintendent Nigel Russell said:
“It was very helpful to be able to meet and reassure those involved in attracting and supporting events in South Monmouthshire.
“Gwent Police understands that it is vital to work with all event organisers so they are aware of the responsibilities and duties in running any public event.
“We have never said we won’t provide this support and look forward to working with the organisers of “Hoggin’ the Bridge” and other similar events.”
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