Agenda item

London Marathon

A Member requested an update on the proposals to manage spectators during the London Marathon following the detrimental effect of overcrowding at Trinity Square last year where a band performs each year affecting the family friendly atmosphere.

Members were advised that the COL Police had already communicated with the Chief Executive of the London Marathon regarding the issues and plans were in place to deal with antisocial behaviour including a barrier, making the footpath a charity stall area, onsite fully trained public order enforcement officers and horses and a police CCTV van in the area as a visible deterrent. It was also noted that the band and dj would be replaced with a brass band. Licensed premises were working with the COL Police to ensure they have extra security, use plastic glasses and agree to close 3pm if requested to by the Police.

In response to a concern of displacement elsewhere in the City, Members were advised that Officers would remain on duty throughout the City.