Physical security for Berkshire councils, NHS trusts, civic buildings and public spaces. Specialist in Martyn's Law preparedness, UK GDPR and public sector procurement. Free site survey available.
Berkshire's six unitary authorities — Reading, Slough, Windsor and Maidenhead, Bracknell Forest, Wokingham and West Berkshire — each operate their public sector estates independently, creating a varied procurement landscape. Reading's civic infrastructure, Slough's dense urban estate and Windsor's unique royal and civic overlay each present distinct security requirements.
Windsor and Maidenhead Borough Council manages an unusually high-profile public sector security environment. The proximity of Windsor Castle, the frequency of royal events and the volume of international visitors to the town create a security context that is unlike any other district council in the country. Its larger civic venues may reach the 800-person Enhanced Tier threshold, and ticketed events in the town can be qualifying events, so the tier question needs answering building by building.
Reading's civic and cultural facilities — including the Hexagon Theatre, Reading Museum and the civic centre complex — host large public events regularly throughout the year. Reading is also a major commuter town with civic spaces that serve as transit points for large numbers of people, adding to the Martyn's Law complexity for the council's estate managers.
Designed for public sector procurement. Documented at every stage.
All six security disciplines under one contract — designed for public sector procurement, compliance and accountability.
4K cameras, AI analytics, 31-day encrypted retention, designed with UK GDPR requirements in mind. Surveillance Camera Code of Practice aligned. DPIA template included.
View CCTV →Visitor management, role-based access and dynamic lockdown for public buildings. Lone worker protection. Entrance control that supports Martyn's Law procedures.
View Access Control →Grade 2 and Grade 3 intruder alarm systems to PD 6662. Documentation prepared for insurer requirements. 24/7 monitoring connection via ARC.
View Intruder Alarms →BS 5839-1 addressable fire detection and alarm systems. L1 to L5 coverage. Full commissioning certificate and phased evacuation logic.
View Fire Systems →Round-the-clock alarm and CCTV monitoring via independently approved ARCs. Verified response. Police response capability for confirmed activations.
View Monitoring →Rapid-deployment off-grid surveillance for temporary events, public spaces and remote sites. Supports security planning for outdoor events. No civil works required.
View Solar Tower →Berkshire has a higher-than-average concentration of technology company headquarters, many of which are located near public sector buildings and civic spaces. This creates specific considerations around ANPR and vehicle access management in areas where corporate campuses and civic facilities share perimeter zones. Integrated access management that covers both civic visitor management and vehicle access control is often the most efficient answer.
Whatever the specific challenges of your estate and area, the starting point is the same: a free survey, a written assessment, and an honest conversation about what your buildings need and what it will cost.
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Find out your tier, your specific obligations and your compliance gaps. Takes five minutes. Generates a downloadable readiness report suitable for senior leadership and board reporting.
Run Assessment →Step-by-step compliance assessment against Martyn's Law, UK GDPR, Surveillance Camera Code of Practice and relevant procurement standards.
Run Compliance Check →Generate a CCTV Acceptable Use Policy, Privacy Notice and DPIA template, structured around UK GDPR and ICO guidance. Suitable for ICO registration and Subject Access Request procedures.
Generate CCTV Policy →Indicative capital cost for CCTV, access control and alarms based on your building type and size. Useful for budget planning and business case preparation.
Estimate Costs →We will visit your site, look at your current security systems and how the building is used, and give you a written summary of what we found and what we would recommend. It is free, with no obligation to proceed. We are a security systems specialist, not a compliance consultancy: for Martyn's Law, start with the official guidance, which our free Martyn's Law guide links to in full.