| So the bubble is defo on the.agenda on 08:44 - Apr 12 by bluelagos |
Police accountability in UK as on the ball as ever. Took them 4 weeks and got this response 2 days ago - which isn't actually a response...
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Good afternoon,
Apologies for the delay in our response to your email. I have passed your enquiry to the football intelligence officers in the first instance to get further information to enable the PCC to provide a more informed response to you.
Once we have the response from them, I will pass to Sarah who will reply in due course.
Kind regards |
Final response from the PCC Office:
Email sent on behalf of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk
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Dear Mr <Lagos>,
Please accept my apologies for the delayed response. Your enquiry was referred to Norfolk Constabulary to obtain clarification regarding the policing operation for the Norfolk and Ipswich Derby, and there was a delay in receiving their response.
As the event has now taken place since your original enquiry, I would note that information relating to the planned policing of the fixture was made publicly available in the weeks leading up to the derby. This was published on the Norfolk Constabulary website and social media channels, as well as on the Ipswich Town FC website.
In summary, the policing operation was designed to ensure public safety, prevent crime and disorder, minimise disruption, and support supporters travelling to and from the stadium. Following discussions between the police, both football clubs, and partner agencies, supporters of Ipswich Town FC were offered a choice of four designated ticket collection and travel options:
Travel via official supporters’ coaches
Parking at Postwick Park and Ride
Travel by train (excluding the Ipswich–Norwich line)
Making their own way to the ticket collection point on Lower Clarence Road, Norwich
Supporters were required to select their preferred travel option in advance, with tickets allocated for collection based on that choice. Ticket arrangements for away supporters were managed by Ipswich Town FC, and further details can be found via the link below:
Ipswich Town FC | Norwich (A) Travel Options
My understanding is that for most football matches, the police are consulted but cannot necessarily determine the football club’s ticketing and travel arrangements with supporters. This would appear to be borne out by the options that were provided to ticket holders on this occasion.
I hope this is useful and adequately addresses the matters you raised.
Kind regards
Sarah
Sarah Taylor (she/her)
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk |  |
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