Fears have been raised that new anti-terrorism rules could put excessive pressure on small councils and scupper much-loved events. At a meeting of Southwell Town Council’s Town Environment committee, councillors discussed the future of their events considering the current bill, Martyn’s Law. The law, which has recently completed pre-legislative scrutiny via the Home Affairs Select Committee and is awaiting introduction to Parliament, will require venues to take steps to improve public safety to protect people from terrorist attacks. The rules are officially known as the Terrorism (Protection o…
