Wiltshire Council appoints Venture Security as its ‘eyes and ears’

Venture Security, one of the south’s leading independent security companies, has been awarded a contract by Wiltshire Council to be its ‘eyes and ears’ out of office hours.

The mobile security contract will see Venture’s locally based security officers keeping the authority’s buildings safe, while deterring theft and criminal damage, and supporting the secure movement of council staff, partners and contractors.

Venture’s officers will be locking and unlocking premises, carrying out checks and inspections of council buildings and vacant properties, responding to alarms and providing static security guard cover when needed.

The contract was secured following a competitive tender process. Wiltshire Council joins several organisations across the region who already rely on Venture’s services, including Aster Group, Salisbury Cathedral, Salisbury Racecourse, The Roman Baths and English Heritage at Stonehenge.

In addition, Venture has been active within Salisbury city centre for almost seven years, with the company’s specialist security officers supporting Salisbury Council to tackle antisocial behaviour. It is a service Venture also provides in Swindon, Andover and Winchester. Several of Venture’s officers have gone on to win awards for their handling of challenging incidents in the city centre, including medical emergencies, and detaining individuals armed with knives and other weapons.

James Barrah, Wiltshire Council Director for Assets, said: “We’re pleased to be working with Venture Security following a rigorous tender process. We look forward to working with its team to help us manage our extensive asset base and to continue to deliver essential public services.”

Paul Howe, founder and managing director, Venture Security, said: “We are thrilled to be working with Wiltshire Council and to be expanding our operations within the Wiltshire area. With more than 85 customer sites already under our care across the county, we’re excited to be growing our footprint and remain committed to supporting the local economy through the creation of jobs and use of locally based suppliers.”

Venture Security is a family run security company, headquartered in Andover, which provides specialist security services for corporate and residential customers based across central southern England. The company is ranked within the top 1% of UK security providers.