Although matches are taking place overseas, major sporting events can have a local impact, driving increased footfall across hospitality, retail and leisure venues, particularly on key match days. This presents valuable opportunities for businesses but also reinforces the importance of partnership working to ensure our communities remain safe, welcoming and resilient.
To support members during the tournament, Safer Business Network shares guidance provided by the Metropolitan Police and CIS Security. They encourage you to review and share this information with relevant teams to help strengthen awareness and safety measures throughout the competition.
Intelligence Sharing
As the tournament progresses, we encourage all members to continue sharing intelligence, incidents and emerging concerns through established channels.
Early reporting and information sharing helps us:
• Identify emerging trends and risks.
• Support timely interventions.
• Protect businesses, staff and customers.
• Strengthen our collective response to community safety issues.
Whether concerns relate to anti-social behaviour, violence, theft, vulnerability, hate incidents or other public safety matters, your information helps build a clearer picture across our network and enables effective responses.
Supporting Safe Environments
SBN encourages businesses to review arrangements for anticipated busy periods and key fixtures by:
• Ensuring staff understand reporting and escalation procedures.
• Promoting customer welfare and responsible alcohol consumption.
• Reviewing security, safeguarding and welfare measures.
• Remaining alert to emerging issues affecting staff, customers and local communities.
