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Uk Uncut demonstrators gathering in Soho Sq.Numbers total 40 dressed in variety of fancy dress outfits and legal attire.Updates to follow.
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1100 hrs uk unkut meeting in shoho sq."Trial of the Century.NHS v The Banks". 1200 hrs Queer resistance unkut at same location"To transform bank into sexual health clinic highlighting 43% funding cuts to HIV prevention services in London". No details of route but these protests are policed.Information will be updated as it arrives.
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Further to the community safe message circulated last week, this is a reminder to Westminster residents and businesses regarding the NHS march and rally taking place this evening. Participants in the march are due to form up at 1730hrs outside University College Hospital and at 1800hrs march to Whitehall via the following route - Euston Road, Gower Street, Bloomsbury Street, Shaftsbury Avenue, Charing Cross Road, St Martins Place, Trafalgar Square and into Whitehall. There will be a short rally with speeches outside the Department Of Health. The event is expected to conclude at 2000hrs. Whilst a number of activists may well be part of the march, there is no intelligence to suggest they will engage in disorder or disruption. However, should any disorder or disruption occur, the police resources deployed to the event will respond in a swift, robust and decisive manner to minimise the impact this has on the residential and business communities of westminster.
Chief Inspector Craig Haslam
Business Partnership & Crime Reduction
Mteropolitan Police Service - City Of Westminster BOCU
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TAX PAYERS ALLIANCE Demonstration has now finished all now returned to normal
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UK Uncut are planning a protest on SATURDAY 28/05/2011 at 1pm meeting in SOHO SQUARE.
Currently there is no information on their intended targets or locations they intend to visit.
Further updates will be provided nearer the time as intelligence becomes available.
PS Diana HURD 3068CW
ORB SNT
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A protest is due to take place from 1100 hours onwards on SATURDAY 14/05/2011 in OLD PALACE YARD opposite the HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT by the TAX PAYERS ALLIANCE.
This is due to be a static protest and there is no intelligence to suggest at this time that they will move to another location or target any businesses.
Updates will be given during the protest as necessary.
PS HURD 3068CW
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On Saturday 14th May at approximately 11am, there will be a static demonstration taking in place in Old Palace Yard opposite the Houses Of Parliament. This event is organised by the Tax Payers Alliance. The group hope to attract 3000 people.There is no intelligence to suggest this group have any intention of moving away from parliament to cause disruption in the business districts of Westminster. However, extra policing resources have been put on duty to deal with any contingencies and to provide reassurance to local business that police will be on hand to deal swiftly and robustly with any disruption or disorder.
On Tuesday 17th May a group named "keep our NHS public" have planned a march and rally to highlight proposed changes to the NHS.The event is entitled "Kill Lansley's Bill". The group intend forming up outside UCH hospital at 530pm. The group hope to attract 2000 people many of whom will be NHS employees. At 645pm they intend to march to Whitehall via the following route, Gower Street, Bloomsbury Street, Shaftbury Ave, Charing Cross Road, Trafalgar Square and Whitehall. It is likely that London based activists will attend the march, however, as with similar recent marches for this cause, they will be small in numbers and as such are unlikely to engage in disorder / criminality without sufficient numbers or support. Again a significant policing operation has been put in place to not only police the march and rally but to deal with any issues in the wider buisness districts of Westminster. These extra police resources, deployed into the business districts, are to provide reassurance to local businesses that police will be on hand to deal swiftly and robustly with any disruption or disorder.
The MPS do not anticipate that either of these two events will cause significant disruption to the life of the business community here in Westminster and our message is very much "business as usual". If that picture changes, you will of course be updated with any further information or advice.
Tuesday 24th May sees the arrival of US President, Barrack Obama arriving in London for a 3 day state visit. This will a large security operation for the Metropolitan Police Service. When more details are available for this event next week, a further briefing will be sent.
Message sent by;
PS Baxter
Westminster CT Focus Desk
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All parties have left Grosvenor Square and their dispersal is being monitored according to the Policing plan.
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All parties are now outside the US Embassy. A policing plan is in operation. Traffic is at normal Friday afternoon levels
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A planned protest and static prayer vigil outside American Embassy will be held on 06/05/2011 between 1400 and 1600 hours. Proposed route from Hanover Gate/Park Road NW8 and group will walk via Edgware Road, Marble Arch to Grosvenor Square. Police are dealing. Minor traffic disruption is expected.
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The next Westminster Police Counter Terrorist Project Griffin wil be on the
9th May 2011. The event is designed to empower all public facing and security staff with the confidence to report all suspicious behaviour to Police.
The event consists of presentations delivered by key speakers within the Metropolitan Police counter terrorism command and the cost to attend is £30.00 per person this is to cover all costs.
If you wish to attend please complete the attachment and forward to the e mail address provided.
If you have any questions please contact the Westminster CT Focus Desk on 0207 321 8271.
Message sent by;
PS Baxter
Westminster CT Focus Desk
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The vehicle in Whitehall, SW1 has been declared non suspicious, all roads are re opening.
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Police are dealing with a suspicious vehicle in Whitehall, SW1 near the junction with Trafalgar Square. The road & footway are closed. Avoid area, an update will follow.
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The Royal Wedding Friday 29 April 2011 Information for Businesses.
On Friday 29th April 2011 HRH Prince William will marry Miss Catherine Middleton at Westminster Abbey. The ceremony will commence at 11.00 am and at 12.15pm the wedding procession will leave Westminster Abbey and will travel to Buckingham Palace along the following route:
Parliament Square, Whitehall, Horse Guards Arch, Horse Guards Road and The Mall.
Friday 29th April will be a public holiday and it is likely that large numbers of people will make their way into central London to take part in the celebrations. This may result in areas of the capital becoming congested and there will be road closures in and around Westminster from 06.00am or earlier.
Whilst the MPS will try to keep any disruption to a minimum, it is possible that on the day of the Royal Wedding you may need to make alternative arrangements for any collections or deliveries that you might normally receive.
The royal celebrations are also likely to attract large numbers of people in to central London who wish join in with the festivities.
Please ensure that you have sufficient staff or security to deal with the increased numbers of people expected to visit central London. Whilst this is a day of celebration criminals can use large crowds as a cover to commit crime so please ensure that your usual security measures are in place and that your staff are fully briefed on your security procedures and remain vigilant.
To summarise the key points on security are;
Have a strict security operation in place
Ensure regular external patrols either physical or CCTV
Monitor external CCTV constantly
Insist all staff entering show ID
Do not allow any unknown persons into foyer
Report all suspicious behaviour to Police immediately via 999
Report all suspicous gatherings of people to Police immediately.
There is no intelligence to suggest that disorder is is likely but we are not complacent and are continuing to investigate the potential for such criminal activity. As a precaution, there is a comprehensive policing plan to deal swiftly with any incidents we have not been able to prevent.
Updates on the day will be sent out via Community Safe.
Message sent by;
PS Baxter
Westminster CT Focus Desk
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Test Message
Please do not respond
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UK Uncut protesters have now gone to the pub. Police still nearby for now but no more updates unless significant incident.
Sent by GSZ-IR obo Metropolitan Police (Westminster).
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UK Uncut protesters now sat down outside BHS. No change in numbers or mood. Updates to follow.
Sent by GSZ-IR obo Metropolitan Police (Westminster)
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UK Uncut group now sat down outside Vodafone, Oxford St/Woodstock St. Still peaceful.
Not dressed as Mr Men as previously stated but reading Mr Men books (Mr Greedy etc).
Updates to follow.
Sent by GSZ-IR obo Metropolitan Police (Westminster)
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Approx 25 UK Uncut protesters having sit down protest outside Top Shop in Oxford Circus. Peaceful, dressed as Mr Men. Police on scene. Updates will follow.
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UK Uncut have a planned protest on SATURDAY 16/04/2011 meeting in HANOVER SQUARE LONDON W1 at 1300 hours. They have not stated the locations they plan to target at this stage.
The event will be policed and regularly updates circulated by COMMUNITY SAFE and the NWEC radio system to the stores.
Diana HURD PS 3068CW
ORB SNT
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Temporary occupation of Trafalgar square today from 18.30 hrs for approx 24 hrs.linked to TUC demo last weekend. Numbers NK.Event policed.no intel to suggest this group is UK uncut or will be targeting local retailers No road closures at present
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Although the TUC March has passed peacefully there remain pockets of disruption by breakaway groups in the West End.
Message sent by;
PS Baxter
Westminster CT Focus Desk
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Be aware Police have had light bulbs filled with ammonia thrown at them in Oxford street area.
There is a large Police presence in the area.
Message sent by;
PS Baxter
Westminster CT Focus Desk
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Group of break away protesters heading towards Oxford Street away from the march with a Police presence all good natured at present.
Message sent by;
PS Baxter
Westminster CT Focus Desk
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If you wish to receive twitter updates that will be sent out by on the day by the CTSET team visit the MPS website at
www.met.police.co.uk/tuc, on twitter @CO11MetPolice, and by texting Police to 83123.
These messages are in addition to the other messages that will be sent out on Community Safe.
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PS Baxter
Westminster CT Focus Desk
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