Introducing the Protect Duty
Earlier this year, a government consultation took place that would introduce a Protect Duty; a piece of legislation that would place greater responsibility on owners and operators of Publicly Accessible Locations (PALs) - formerly known as Crowded Places and Spaces - to improve the protection of the public from terror attacks and criminal activity.
This two-page note provides details of what the Protect Duty is, and how it may impact Towns.
Covid Vulnerability Tool
This dashboard tool provides data of vulnerable groups for your town, that need to be considered carefully given the impacts of Covid-19.
In developing a robust Town Investment Plan (TIP) it is important to consider the potential impacts and implications of Covid-19. These impacts will be felt across multiple sectors, they will change how people live and work and they will shape consumer behaviour and trends.
The purpose of this tool is to assist in understanding the full impact of Covid-19 on your town, providing data on a range of indicators that start to describe an area’s vulnerability to the effects and impacts of Covid-19.
The dashboard has three tabs:
Introduction - an explanation of the purpose of the dashboard, and how to use it
Indicator explanation - definitions of different vulnerability indicators
Dashboard - the tool, presenting the data of vulnerable residents of your town in an easy to use dashboard format
An Introduction to Crime and Security
This short guide from our Crime and Security experts provides an introduction to the topic, and highlights key areas that towns should consider when designing and planning projects.
It is imperative that projects designed to enhance the town, do not inadvertently compromise the safety, security and the well-being of residents, or adversely affect the attractiveness and ultimately the economic stability of the area.
Our Crime and Security experts have provided an introductory guide, highlighting the key considerations for towns when designing projects.