Safety and Security
Lambeth Country Show, south Londonās biggest free community festival, attracts over 100,000 people from across London to Brockwell Park.
Ensuring public safety is a crucial element in event planning in London and the Lambeth Country Show is no exception.
The decision to erect a perimeter fence and bag searches on entry was taken after specific advice from the boroughās Safety Advisory Group. This was based on an assessment of the ādisorder and violenceā at the 2017 Lambeth Country Show.
The police have advised that a āserious risk to public safetyā was identified following the Lambeth Country Show in 2015 and 2016. This feedback was incorporated into planning 2017ās Lambeth Country Show, but the event still experienced disorder.
Further, the Councilās insurer has requested these additional measures in order to insure the event. The current national terrorism threat level has also had to be taken into account. The new measures should not impact on peopleās enjoyment of the Country Show and will ensure public safety.
Key police safety advice included:
– Removing elements of the event that attract disorder
– Adequate fencing and security
– An increase in the number of experienced security staff on site
– Stricter searches on entry