Stockport SMEs and micro businesses invited to counter terrorism awareness event

Counter Terrorism Policing North West are inviting businesses from Stockport and throughout the region to its regional Action Counters Terrorism (ACT) Engagement Event.

ACT Engagement events are informative events for owners, senior leaders and decision makers from micro, small and medium enterprise businesses, hosted by Counter Terrorism (CT) regions, aimed at raising awareness. Events include advice, guidance and updates on the work that police and partners are doing to mitigate the terrorist threat.

The event will be delivered by subject matter experts including the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) and Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP).

Throughout this event, attendees will gain a valuable insight into topics including:

• The Current Threat to the UK
• Venue and Public Spaces (VaPS) Guidance
• Martyn’s Law
• Overview of The Competent Persons Scheme & Menu of Tactical Options
• Overview of Risk Management
• Counter Terrorism Awareness Packages

Organisers are looking to have representatives in business from across the 16 sectors which fall within the Venues and Public Spaces (VaPS) scope, and particularly invite businesses to sign up who have not had exposure to previous content and presentations.

The event takes place on the 30^th April between 9am and 1pm at The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester.

Businesses interested in attending the event should register via Eventbrite. Registration closes on 18^th April 2025.