News - City Security Council

Project Servator and the importance of partnerships

The importance of partnerships between police and private security Since the latest terrorist attacks in London and worldwide, police-private security partnerships have been viewed as critical to preventing terror-related and other criminal acts. Because the private sector protects the vast majority of the city’s infrastructure, whilst police possess relevant threat information, these liaisons can put […]

A new communications and incident management platform

In any organisation, communication will always be the cornerstone of effective management. Driven by individuals that are part of the CSC and powered by cutting-edge technology, our purpose is to boost knowledge-sharing and optimise incident management. Spring 2021 will see the launch of a new communication and incident management platform that will facilitate real-time […]

Neill Catton Appointed Chairman of the City Security Council

The City Security Council announced the appointment of Neill Catton as Chairman from January 2021. Neill succeeds David Ward, who served as Chairman since the Council was formed in 2018. Neill assumes the role of Chairman in addition to his duties as CIS Managing Director. Neill has over 30 years of experience at all levels […]

City Security Council Opens Membership To Security Companies Nationally

The City Security Council (CSC) has openend its membership to all UK based security companies who are ACS approved or working towards the British standard. The move to broaden its membership criteria follows the success of its collaborative approach working in partnership with the City of London police and emergency services in London. It also […]

CSC and City of London Police Work Together on Joint Patrolling Strategy

All 22 members of the City Security Council took part in a joint, hi-visibility patrolling strategy with the City of London Police as part of an initiative to deter potential building attacks from protest group Extinction Rebellion. The joint initiative, which was implemented over the May Bank Holiday weekend, saw combined patrols being set up […]

Essential Worker Statement by David Ward, Chair of CSC

Issue date: 20 March 2020 In support of London Security Officers being recognised as “Essential Workers” “The City Security Council has been working closely with key stakeholders in the City of London to gain London based security officers essential worker status, which will ensure they can continue to serve and support the City during the […]

CSC Training Exercise Tests Security and Emergency Services in the City

Businesses in the Eastern Cluster of the City of London took part in a major training exercise on Saturday 22nd February, to test their readiness to respond to major incidents, using a range of different scenarios and procedures set in the Leadenhall Street area of the City. More than 200 members of the emergency services […]