Recognition of work being done on the Stadium from the Sports Ground Safety Authority

The following letter was sent by Martin Girvan from the Sports Grounds Safety Authority following a recent visit to the Abbey Stadium during the Saturday of the Mansfield match. It recognises the importance of the work being completed around the ground to ensure that all areas of the stadium are able to remain open and at full capacity.

Their website is www.safetyatsportsgrounds.org.uk/

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Many thanks for the arrangements for the fixture last Saturday I am indeed most grateful. It was most beneficial to have the opportunity to be shown the planned preventive maintenance activity that has been undertaken by Ian Darler and the team of volunteers. There is no doubt that this activity will be extending the life of the facilities until such time as you are able to make a strategic decision with regards to the long-term relocation or redevelopment of the ground.
 
The fixture was appropriately policed and resourced. I am most grateful for confirmation of the revised management documentation outlines the new rolls responsibilities of personnel within the organisation and the revised management procedures whereby the safety officer is in receipt of a hand over documents from the stadium manager confirming the inspection of life safety systems et cetera as part of the pre-match inspection regime.
 
I did discuss with Andy Pickard the potential for the club to register with NaCTSO, (National Counter Terrorism Security Office), for the ACT, (Action Counters Terrorism) . Online e-learning cancers awareness training. This product has been developed to replace Project Griffin and should be made available to all members of staff.
 
If you use the links attached here. You should be able to register with NaCTSO and undertake the training. It takes about 40 minutes to deliver the package. It can be undertaken by the individual learner at home or you could arrange for a group training session for discussions as well. It is becoming increasingly difficult for the CTSA's. to be able to deliver the training as previously undertaken. You may wish to discuss this also with the CTSA
 
I look forward to discussing this with you further and to see you at the safety advisory group this Thursday.
 
Regards
Martin
 
Martin Girvan
SGSA Inspector

Sports Grounds Safety Authority
East Wing
Fleetbank House
2 – 6 Salisbury Square
London
EC4Y 8JX
Tel  0207 930 6693
www.safetyatsportsgrounds.org.uk