Following the launch of the Licensing Security and Vulnerability Initiative (Licensing SAVI) across Telford and Wrekin in December, a number of Greene King venues in the area have demonstrated their commitment to improving safety and security in their premises.
Greene King, the country’s leading pub retailer and brewer, has a number of venues located within the Shropshire area which have achieved 5-star accreditations with Licensing SAVI. These include The Wrekin Giant, Bridge Builder, Cuckoo Oak and Priorslee. The venues received funding as part of a night-time economy project from Telford and Wrekin Council’s Safer and Stronger Communities initiative, supported by West Mercia Police.
Priorslee with their award
Sue English, Security Manager at Greene King said: “It’s really important that our customers and team members feel safe within all of our pubs and safety and security is something we take very seriously. We’re extremely proud that these venues have achieved a 5 star rating, which is a testament to the hard work and commitment the pub team go to in making and maintaining their pubs as a safe and welcoming place within their communities.”
Venues
- Bridge Builder Wrekin Retail Park, Whitchurch Drive, Arleston, TF1 2DE
A Hungry Horse chain restaurant featuring a beer garden and an indoor ‘Wacky Play’ area, perfect for young families.
The Bridge Builder with their award
- Priorslee 12 Priorslee Avenue, Priorslee, TF2 9SW
A family friendly pub close to Western Park, featuring a beer garden and outdoor play area. - The Wrekin Giant Unit 11, Southwater Square, Telford, TF3 4JG
A Hungry Horse chain restaurant featuring a beer garden and located on the waterside. - Cuckoo Oak Bridgenorth Road, Madeley, TF7 4JD
A Hungry Horse chain restaurant featuring a beer garden and outdoor play area.
Charlotte Jones, General Manager at the Cuckoo Oak, said: “We’re really pleased to be involved in this accreditation and are extremely proud to be named as one of the safest places to visit in Telford. It’s really important to us that our customers feel safe at the Cuckoo Oak, and this award recognises the teams ongoing hard work to make sure our customers feel welcome and comfortable when they visit us.”
Charlotte Jones of the Cuckoo Oak
Licensing SAVI was developed in collaboration with the Home Office by Police Crime Prevention Initiatives (Police CPI), a police-owned organisation which works alongside the Police Service around the UK to deter and reduce crime.
Supporting the hospitality industry, Licensing SAVI is backed by the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) and Project Servator, a police-led vigilance scheme to deter terrorist attacks at crowded places. Its aim is to provide safer and more secure venues for managers, staff, customers and local communities and to reduce the demand on hard-pressed police forces and NHS Ambulance Services and Accident and Emergency Departments.
Carl Phillips, Commercial Manager, Public Protection, Telford and Wrekin Council, commented: “We are extremely pleased to see the Borough’s Greene King venues working in partnership with ourselves and Licensing SAVI.
"Following this local authority launching Licensing SAVI back in December, we now have over 58 premises who have registered with the Scheme. We have worked closely with Greene King and our Night-Time Economy Team have been on hand to assist their venues with the application process.
"The feedback we have received from Greene King’s licensees is very positive, and it’s terrific to see a leading pub retailer investing in the Scheme. This goes a long way to show that Greene King is doing its utmost to ensure that their venues are as safe as possible, not only for the customer, but also for the pub’s employees.
"We hope that visitors to Telford’s night-time economy will look out for the safety ratings and be reassured that venues who display their accreditations are committed to ensuring their customers are in a safer environment, where they can have a great night out.”
The Wrekin Giant with their award
Available to licensees as an on-line self-assessment, Licensing SAVI covers critical issues like responsible drinking, drugs misuse, violent behaviour and safeguarding vulnerable customers through to preventing opportunist theft and improving physical security, such as lighting and CCTV systems.
Ian Shuttleworth, Licensing SAVI, added: “We are grateful to see a number of Greene King venues across the country registering and becoming accredited with our safety, security and vulnerability award, and in particular, these 4 venues across the Telford and Wrekin area, supporting the great work we have seen from Telford and Wrekin Council.
“Through our assessment process, it is abundantly clear for us to see exactly how Greene King already place such serious emphasis on the safety and security of their staff and customers in each of their premises, and this is reflected in them all achieving our highest 5-star award.
“We are looking forward to more Greene King venues across the UK becoming accredited, and I wish to congratulate the teams at the Cuckoo Oak, Bridge Builder, Wrekin Giant and Priorslee on their awards.”
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About Police Crime Prevention Initiative (Police CPI):
Police Crime Prevention Initiatives (Police CPI) is a police-owned, not-for-profit organisation which delivers a wide range of innovative and ground-breaking crime prevention and demand reduction initiatives to support the UK Police Service, Government and the public. Senior police officers from England, Scotland and Wales control and direct the work Police CPI carries out on behalf of the Police Service.
Visit: https://www.policecpi.com
Police CPI and the Women’s Night Safety Charter
As part of its commitment to providing safer and more secure bars, pubs, clubs, restaurants and hotels through Licensing SAVI, Police CPI has signed up to the Women’s Night Safety Charter, which seeks to make London a place where women feel ‘confident and welcome’ at night. It means Police CPI will actively support the Charter’s seven pledges and encourage other businesses and organisations in the capital to join in to tackle violence against women.
Visit: https://www.policecpi.com/news/227-police-cpi-sign-up-to-women-s-night-safety-charter