Counter Terrorism
Creating a safer city centre sits at the heart of our Safer Colmore work. We’re committed to supporting businesses, workers and visitors by strengthening preparedness, improving awareness, and working closely with partners across the city.
A major part of this commitment is helping our District understand and prepare for the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, widely known as Martyn’s Law. Introduced following recommendations from the Manchester Arena Inquiry, Martyn’s Law is designed to strengthen the UK’s readiness for terrorist threats and reduce the risk of harm to the public.
Latest guidance
- The long-awaited Section 27 Statutory Guidance for Martyn’s Law, formally known as the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, has now been released. The link to download and review the guidance can be found here https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-terrorism-protection-of-premises-act-2025. In due course, Birmingham Colmore will host a workshop to discuss the key points and assist businesses with any further queries. Further details will be posted on our website soon.
- Read Colmore’s latest guidance here.
- Level 3 Award in Counter Terrorism Protective Security & Preparedness (developed by the National Counter Terrorism Security Office and Skills for Justice).
- The UK’s National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) has produced new emergency procedures guidance to assist businesses and venues with their dynamic response plans for terrorist incidents. The new Guide, Shelter, Report (GSR) guidance can be found on the Protect UK website, together with downloadable ‘ready to print’ posters. To access the full guidance and resource materials click here: https://www.protectuk.police.uk/gsr.
Through our Safer Colmore Working Group, Birmingham Colmore is supporting businesses with training sessions, workshops, practical guidance and strong partnerships.
Our goal is simple: to help every venue and event organiser in the District feel informed, prepared and supported.
Explore the latest counter‑terrorism news, guidance and Safer Colmore projects below.
