Waltham Abbey: Plan in place ahead of music events

We’re asking people to enjoy themselves but to act responsibly ahead of music festivals set to be held in Waltham Abbey this bank holiday weekend.

Essex Police and Hertfordshire Police have plans in place ahead of Eastern Electrics on Saturday 24 August and Boiler Room on Sunday 25 August, both set to be held at Lee Valley Showground, in Waltham Abbey.

Event organiser Elixir Events is responsible for safety and security on site during both events.

They have been working closely with us, alongside Epping Forest District Council, Essex County Fire and Rescue Service and the East of England Ambulance Service to ensure the event is safe.

The A121 will be closed from Waltham Cross roundabout to Highbridge Retail Park for eastbound traffic, from midnight until 5am and 8pm until 1am on Saturday, and from 8pm until 1am on Sunday.

For further information on diversions, travel information and further details about the events, visit the organisers’ website at easternelectrics.com/news/community-info.

They also have a community hotline in place for residents who want to report any concerns or issues, available by calling 02380 981 450.

If you experience crime or see something that concerns you while at the festivals, please approach a member of the on-site security team.

Alternatively, speak to police officers outside the site, or you can use our online Live Chat service which is available 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week.

It can be found at the bottom right of our homepage at www.essex.police.uk.

Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our website reporting services.

Always call 999 in an emergency.

To help you stay as safe as possible we are issuing the following advice:

• Keep your cash, cards and car keys safe at all times and avoid using back pockets - they are more easily targeted by pick pockets.
• Try not to walk around with your mobile phone, camera or other expensive items on show - take them out of your bag when you need them and put them back in when you've finished using them.
• Pay attention to what's going on around you and stick together.
• Enjoy a few drinks but know your limits and don't make yourself vulnerable by drinking more than you can handle. Alcohol impairs your judgment and can make you a more vulnerable target.
• Keep your phone battery charged in case you need to contact your friends and at night, stick together, avoid wandering off and stick to well-lit busy walkways.

For advice on how to stay safe and protect your home, yourself, your business and your vehicles from crime, please visit our crime prevention pages.

You can also find out more general information about crime, the law and staying safe on our advice and information pages.

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