Do summer safely

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Looking forward to attending an event this summer?

Shropshire Council is working with Counter Terrorism Policing to help keep everyone safe this summer by supporting their latest campaign encouraging the public to stay alert and report anything that doesn’t feel right to security.

Do Summer Safely campaign poster

We all have a role to play in keeping each other safe. Your safety is our priority and that’s why you can play your part by trusting your instincts, and if you see something that doesn’t feel right, tell security. Our teams will take every report seriously. You won’t be wasting their time.

Here are some quick tips to help you have a safe and enjoyable time:

•    Arrive early, allowing more time for security checks and measures
•    Be patient with security checks. It might seem inconvenient, but they are in place to help you.
•    Keep it simple and minimise what you carry. Fewer bags to search will speed up entry.
•    Stay alert and look out for each other. If you see something that doesn’t feel right, tell security. Don’t leave it to someone else.
•    Don’t leave bags unattended. Never agree to look after a stranger’s bag, no matter how genuine they seem.
•    If there is an incident, listen to staff and any announcements.

In an emergency, always call 999.

Have an amazing time, and if you see something that doesn’t feel right, report it to security straight away. Thank you for playing your part.

Domestic abuse awareness

As the 2026 football World Cup is under way, organisations across Shropshire are coming together to reinforce a simple message: everyone has the right to feel safe at home and in their relationships.

Major sporting events can bring excitement and a sense of community. However, for some people, the home can become more dangerous, as abuse escalates behind closed doors.

Factors that present themselves during sporting events, such as increased substance use, emotional highs and lows, financial pressures, or gambling concerns, can increase the risk of harm for some people.

Domestic abuse is never acceptable and is not caused by football, substance use or stress, but these can be contributing factors. Responsibility always lies with the person choosing to use abusive behaviour.

World Cup 2026: keeping people safe in Shropshire – Shropshire Council Newsroom