PSSA Newsletter - January 2016

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NEWSLETTER
ISSUE 10
January 2016
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p5 Shard owners ramp up security
after Greenpeace stunt p3 Security high on the agenda
for ports and shippers p6 Zaun opens gates to ThamesWater
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AGM approves review
The PSSA’s 2015 Annual General Meeting, hosted by QinetiQ
at their London offices, approved the plan to review the
Association’s forward strategy. Former Group MD of the CRH
Fencing and Security Group (CRHFSG UK LTD), Simon Towers, had
been appointed by the PSSA Council to conduct the review – and
he presented an interim report to members. This focused on a
number of key issues, including - i) aims and objectives; ii) future
direction of the PSSA Verification Scheme; and iii) the structure
of the Association. The immediate follow up was a survey of all
Members to get their input on how they would like to see the
PSSA progress. The plan is to complete the review process within
the next few weeks and present recommendations to a special
General Meeting by the end of February, within the 3 month time
line set by the AGM.
Secretary to the Council, Rob Oliver, explained, “It has been
a challenge to get a consensus amongst the Council on the
future direction of the Association. Bearing in mind we are still a
relatively young organisation, we agreed that we needed a more
independent and expert pair of eyes to help chart our course,
which is something Simon Towers is able to provide as someone
who until recently held a very senior position in our industry. The
review is tackling some big issues, including whether the PSSA
should remain a stand-alone group or more closely ally itself
with other trade associations. The future scope and format of the
Verification Scheme is also very high on the review agenda”.
New chairman for the PSSA
The AGM elected John Marshall as its new Chairman. John is a Project
Manager for TSP – the special projects division of Tata Steel. He has
been a long-time supporter of the PSSA and has agreed to take on
the chairmanship to help pilot the completion of the association
review and the implementation of its conclusions. The PSSA had been
without a formal chairperson, since founder chairman Laurence Goode
(of Geoquip) left the industry.
In accepting the position, John Marshall stated, “I am happy to
take on this role with the support of members as we have reached a
very important stage in the development of the Association. We have
missed clear leadership for a few months now and a revised strategy
will be put in place as soon as possible”.
The AGM also elected Nigel Bullock, the MD of Highway Care
Security Solutions, as a new member of the Council and as an
additional Vice Chairman.
Security & Counter Terror Expo
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