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News from the team

Updates from our events, and plain-English guidance on the rules that shape event safety, from Martyn’s Law to Chapter 8.

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Martyn’s Law is now on the statute book: what venues and events need to know

The UK’s counter-terrorism “Protect Duty” has been legislated as the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, widely known as Martyn’s Law.

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Event Support Team secures CSAS accreditation to strengthen event traffic management

UK - Event Support Team (EST) has been accredited under the Community Safety Accreditation Scheme (CSAS), expanding the tools available to keep roads safe and events…

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EST sets the standard for Chapter 8 traffic management

Event Support Team (EST) is positioning itself as a go-to provider for Chapter 8-compliant traffic management across public roadworks and live events, offering turnkey…

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Traffic Management and the Community

With more street festivals, runs and parades hitting the calendar, event organisers and local authorities are sharpening how they communicate road closures to residents.

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Martyn’s Law: what UK venues need to know now

London - 20 October 2025. The UK’s new counter-terror legislation - formally the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025) and widely known as Martyn’s Law - received…

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EST debuts ANPR parking platform at The Showman’s Show

Newbury - October.

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EST powers smooth operations at Insomnia 2015

Coventry - Bank Holiday weekend. Event Support Team (EST) delivered end-to-end operations for the Insomnia gaming festival at the Ricoh Arena, overseeing campsites,…

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EST rolls out pre-book and ANPR parking for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2015 in Cardiff

Cardiff - Event Support Team (EST) has deployed a car-park pre-booking platform with mobile ANPR (automatic number plate recognition) for Park & Ride sites serving the…

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