Safety advisory group (SAG)

Role of members

The following section outlines the role of each of the core SAG members.

LDC Food Safety and Health & Safety

To review relevant information within the event management plans and associated documentation.
To advise on all matters relating to health and safety, hygiene, sanitation and food safety.

LDC Emergency Planning (seconded from the Staffordshire Civil Contingencies Unit)

To review relevant information within the event management plans and associated documentation.
To provide advice to event organisers in respect of plans to deal with any emergency situations which may arise during the event.
To advise the SAG on any implications for the Councils Emergency Plan for dealing with major incidents.

LDC Environmental Protection

To review relevant information within the event management plans and associated documentation.
To advise on all matters relating to solid and liquid waste management, noise control, odour and smoke control, animal welfare.

LDC Licensing:

To review relevant information within the event management plans and associated documentation.
To initiate formal contact with licensable event organisers and send out relevant event guides/documents.
To circulate completed applications to the members of the SAG.
To liaise with event organisers to pass on any recommendations or advice provided by the SAG in relation to licensing matters.
To provide advice to event organisers on all licensing matters under the Licensing Act 2003.
To provide advice to event organisers on all matters relevant to the Lichfield DC Street Trading Policy.

Staffordshire County Council Highways

To review relevant information within the event management plans and associated documentation.
To advise on the impact of the event on the Staffordshire transport infrastructure and the provision of services to the event.

Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service

To review relevant information within the event management plans and associated documentation.
To provide advice on fire related matters in regards to operations, fire and community safety at events.
Advise the SAG on the Contingency Plans for events to ensure that they are compatible with the relevant Emergency Plans relating to the event and surrounding areas
In liaison with Building Control officers, provide advice on fire safety matters in relation to temporary structures.

Staffordshire Police:

To review relevant information within the event management plans and associated documentation.
To support and offer advice to event organisers to help them fulfil their responsibilities with the prevention of crime and disorder.
In liaison with the Lichfield District Council, Staffordshire County Council and National Highways, provide advice on traffic management on the highway.
To provide advice on crime prevention and detection.
Where appropriate provide Counter Terrorism Security Advice
To provide advice and support in relation to any other identified policing issues.
Carry out a Site Risk Survey to ensure an effective and appropriate operational response

West Midlands Ambulance Service

To review relevant information within the event management plans and associated documentation.
To provide advice on suggested medical provision.
To provide information where required relating to the Emergency Plan/Major Incident contingencies.
To ensure the event has minimal/no impact on WMAS normal operations.
To obtain information and an Event Management Plan including a medical plan from the designated providers.