Security planning in response to the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act
Case reference FOI2026/00374
Received 16 April 2026
Published 8 May 2026
Request
I am writing to you under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 to request the following information. Please can you provide the following: 1. Has the council undertaken any internal assessment or planning in relation to the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act? 2. Has the council identified any council-owned or operated premises that may fall within the scope of the Act? If yes, please indicate the number of locations. 3. Has the council already got effective Hostile Vehicle Mitigation Measures (HVM) securing key locations? 4. What percentage of identified locations still need to be secured with HVM measures? 5. The full amount (in £) the council has spent to date implementing the aforementioned measures as well as the amount of money (in £) assigned in relation to responding to the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act. 6. If you have not yet assigned a budget or implemented measures, do you expect to do so in the next 6 months? (please answer either Yes, No or N/A) 7. Has any internal guidance documents, briefings, or training materials been produced relating to the Act? 8. Has the council engaged with private businesses to educate them on the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act? 9. Does the council have plans to support private businesses financially in implementing relevant security measures to ensure compliance? 10. Has the council received guidance or communications from central government or regulators regarding the Act?
Response
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