Protection of Premises Workshop

Join us for a FREE essential workshop designed specifically for those who manage village halls, community buildings, and organise local events.

Martyn’s Law & Community Safety: Preparing Village Halls and Events for the Future.

With the introduction of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, also known as Martyn’s Law, it's more important than ever for community leaders to understand their responsibilities in keeping public spaces safe. These workshops will be led by a Counter Terrorism Security Advisor from the West Midlands Counter Terrorist Unit, offering expert insight and practical guidance.

What You’ll Learn:

1. Understanding Counter Terrorism Policing
   An overview of the UK’s counter-terrorism strategy: Prevent, Pursue, Protect, and Prepare.

2. Risk Awareness & Response Levels
   Learn how terrorism threat levels are assessed and what they mean for your community.

3. Case Studies: Lessons from the Past

   • Manchester Arena Attack: How this tragedy led to tighter security laws.

   • Southport Incident: A small-scale event with a big impact—why even small venues matter.

4. Martyn’s Law Explained

   • What the new legislation means for village halls and rural community buildings.

   • Understand the tiered system:

     • Standard Tier: Applies to venues expecting 200–799 people.

     • Enhanced Tier: For events with 800+ attendees.

   • Exemptions and what they mean for your venue 

5. Emergency Planning for All
   Why every organisation—regardless of size—needs a plan.

6. Interactive Workshop

   • Scenario-based planning for a village hall and a community event.

   • Practical steps to improve preparedness and response.

Who Should Attend?

• Village Hall or Community Building Trustees or Managers

• Community Event Organisers

• Parish Councils

• Local Volunteers and Safety Coordinators

Why Attend?

This is your opportunity to:

• Stay ahead of upcoming legal requirements.

• Learn from real-world examples.

• Gain confidence in your emergency planning.

• Network with other community leaders.

Spaces are limited to 3 places for each community building - book early to secure your place.