Christmas markets and festive light switch-ons are among the most popular annual events in the United Kingdom (UK), bringing together communities and attracting tourists from far and wide.
In 2020, many Christmas markets that had been a tradition for decades could not take place, due to the COVID-19 global pandemic and the subsequent restrictions, thereby causing disappointment to many visitors.
Importance of security at public events
However, in 2021, a number of UK Christmas markets are back on the calendar, in major cities, including Manchester, Birmingham, Nottingham, London and Edinburgh, to kickstart the 2021 festive season properly.
But, for event organizers, there is one feature of a Christmas market that is far more important than mulled wine, ice rinks and food stalls and that key requirement is security.
Minimizing the risk of terrorist attacks
It is considered vital that local authorities and organizers of these festive events should seek expert advice
Sadly, any event that brings together large numbers of people at one place also brings along with it a heightened risk of terrorist attacks.
Therefore, it is considered vital that local authorities and organizers of these festive events should seek expert advice, with regards to the installation of the most appropriate and effective security measures at the venues.
National Barrier Asset (NBA) framework
Hardstaff Barriers is the UK Government’s appointed contractor for the National Barrier Asset (NBA) framework, employing some of the country’s renowned experts in event security and Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM).
While carrying out this trusted role, Hardstaff Barriers has installed Hostile Vehicle Mitigation systems in a variety of locations for high-profile events, ranging from reality TV show sets to major sports grounds and parliamentary events.