Calling all Brackmills based businesses. Join the BID team and industry experts at Delapre Abbey in Northampton on Wednesday, 12th February, 9.15am-1.30pm. At this event we will share critical updates for your business in 2025.
Please note, this event is for Brackmills based businesses only.
Agenda:
- 9.15am - 9.30am: Introduction and welcome - from Sara Homer (BID CEO), Charlotte Patrick (BID Vice Chair)
- 9.30am - 10.15am: Update on NaVCIS - Mike Dawber (NaVCIS)
- 10.15am -11am: Clandestine Entrants - Mike Hayward (Woodfines Solicitors)
- 11.15am -12noon: Cyber Fraud - David Reed (Northamptonshire Police)
- 12noon - 1.30pm: Terrorism in the UK - Colin Garbutt, Andy Tomlinson, and Steve Gamble (East Midlands Counter Terrorism Policing)
- 1.30pm: Close and final questions
About the speakers
NaVCIS
This is a National Police Unit and the NaVCIS dedicated Freight Desk provide fortnightly Cargo Crime intelligence reports as well as regular Cargo Crime risk reports to business and industry. Mike gives an overview of the threat from UK Cargo Crime, the organised teams of thieves targeting cargo, the disposal routes for stolen cargo, and the challenges for Police and industry.
Woodfines Solicitors and clandestine entrants
The rise in penalties imposed on operators and drivers for having clandestine entrants gain illegal entry to their vehicles causes significant financial and reputational impact. Woodfines Solicitors act for transport businesses challenging and appealing the Border Force/ Home Office. They have succeeded in having penalties removed or reduced.
This talk from Mike will include an overview of the clandestine entrant issue, how to object to penalties imposed and what hauliers can and should do to avoid clandestine entrants getting into vehicles. Mike will also talk about securing your vehicle and how to deal with Border Force.
East Midlands Counter Terrorism Policing
This in-depth presentation will cover a wide range of themes and updates including:
- Current Trends and Threats from terrorism, attack methodology,
- Hostile State activity, the importance of vigilance and benefits.
- Martyn’s Law – how this will affect your business
- Northamptonshire Protective Security Projects.
- Counter Terrorism training & products available for your business
Please RSVP to [email protected]
Full joining instructions will be sent to attendees.
All attendees must register ahead of the event.