Cumbria Police prepares for demanding 2027 with Tour de France and G20
Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 06:00 · Archive
Cumbria Police is preparing for high-demand policing in 2027, including the Tour de France in July and the G20 summit in Manchester in November.
Cumbria Police is preparing for an exceptionally demanding 2027, with senior leaders meeting to discuss policing requirements for multiple major events. Police Fire and Crime Commissioner David Allen met with Deputy Chief Constable Johnny Blackwell on Monday to discuss the force's ability to manage the year ahead.
The main events requiring significant resources are the Tour de France, which arrives in Cumbria in July, and the G20 summit, scheduled for Manchester in November. The force will also need to police annual events including Appleby Horse Fair and Kendal Calling, and may be called upon to support policing for visits by members of the royal family and world leaders outside the county.
Local command units within Cumbria have been tasked with developing proactivity plans that account for significant policing events and seasonal demands. These plans cover daily policing, winter planning and preparation for the major events. Seasonal pressures include increases in drink and drug-driving during the festive period and increased collision risks caused by poor weather and road conditions.
When asked whether the force has both the resilience and resources to manage a busy 2027 while maintaining day-to-day policing, Deputy Chief Constable Blackwell said it does. He described the approach as 'constant planning, planning for the knowns and the unknowns'. Each basic command unit on the operations command have submitted proactivity plans extending through to Christmas and beyond, allowing teams to identify and address any gaps in coverage.
How it is being reported
- Police plan for high-demand 2027 as Tour de France returns and G20 summit loomsCumbria Police is preparing for another year of high-demand, including major events such as Appleby Horse Fair, the Tour de France and the G20 summit.News & Star · 22 Oct, 05:00
- Police plan for high-demand 2027 as Tour de France returns and G20 summit loomsCumbria Police is preparing for another year of high-demand, including major events such as Appleby Horse Fair, the Tour de France and the G20 summit.NW Evening Mail · 22 Oct, 05:00
- Police plan for high-demand 2027 as Tour de France returns and G20 summit loomsCumbria Police is preparing for another year of high-demand, including major events such as Appleby Horse Fair, the Tour de France and the G20 summit.Whitehaven News · 22 Oct, 05:00
- Police plan for high-demand 2027 as Tour de France returns and G20 summit loomsCumbria Police is preparing for another year of high-demand, including major events such as Appleby Horse Fair, the Tour de France and the G20 summit.Westmorland Gazette · 22 Oct, 05:00
In this story: Cumbria Police · David Allen · Johnny Blackwell · Cumbria · Tour de France · Manchester · Appleby Horse Fair · Kendal Calling
This summary was written by AI from the headlines and standfirsts above, and states as fact only what at least two outlets report. How we use AI · Report a problem
Comments (0)