23 October 2026
Christmas shutdown: protecting empty premises, shops and building sites
Many sites close for a week or more over Christmas. Here is how to keep empty premises, shops and construction sites secure while nobody is there.
23 October 2026
Temporary Event Notices for Christmas and New Year: what you need to know
Planning a one-off festive event or extending your hours over Christmas? Here is how Temporary Event Notices work, the deadlines to watch and how security fits in.
23 October 2026
New Year’s Eve event security: a planning checklist for venues and organisers
New Year’s Eve brings bigger crowds, later finishes and a midnight peak. Use this checklist to plan security for your venue or event.
23 October 2026
Christmas party season: door security for pubs, bars and venues
December is the busiest month of the year for most licensed venues. Here is how to plan door cover for Christmas parties, Mad Friday and the run-up to New Year.
19 October 2026
Spiking is now a specific crime: the door team’s role in safer nights out
The Crime and Policing Act 2026 created a new offence covering spiking. Here is what changed, and how door supervisors and venue staff can help prevent spiking and look after people who may have been targeted.
19 October 2026
How digital incident reporting protects your premises licence
Paper incident books leave licensed venues exposed. Here is how digital incident reporting, GPS clock-ins and QR patrol logs give you the records you need for licensing reviews.