The operation has been months in the planning and has involved close working with Birmingham City Council, Marketing Birmingham, the International Convention Centre, the Hyatt and many other partners.
On Thursday (25 September) work will begin to secure the Hyatt and ICC ahead of the start of the conference, which will involve a number of road restrictions.
The mall through the ICC will be closed to the public throughout the conference. The area around the building, including Centenary Square, the Hyatt Regency Hotel and the section of Broad Street between Canal Street and Paradise Forum will see some changes to access for traffic.
Nearby residents and businesses have been sent a letter explaining how they will be affected by the security operation. The information is also available on the Birmingham City Council website.
The restrictions will be lifted and the security operation will scale down when the conference ends on Wednesday 1 October.
Motorists are urged to allow extra time for their journey if they are travelling into the city centre and we thank them in advance for their patience and understanding.
Plans are also in place for the Trade Union Congress March and Rally which is also taking place on Sunday from 11am. Around a thousand people are expected to march through parts of the city centre.
West Midlands Police recognise people’s right to peacefully protest and seek to facilitate this. Having worked with the organisers we expect this protest to be peaceful.
Assistant Chief Constable Gary Cann, who is leading the operation, said: “We are proud to be able to play our part in this event and are confident that we will provide a safe and secure environment for all those who attend the conference and for everyone who lives and works in Birmingham.”
Wednesday 24 September 8pm to Thursday 25 September 5am
Broad Street (Paradise Circus to Gas Street) no vehicles
Bridge Street (Broad Street to canal Bridge) no vehicles
Bridge Street (Broad Street to canal bridge ) remains closed until after conference
Broad Street reopens with localised width restrictions
Thursday 25 September 8pm to Friday 26 September 5am
Cambridge Street (Brindley Drive to Kingston Row ) no vehicle access except access for residents to Civic Close)
Cambridge Street reopens with localised width restrictions
Sunday 28 September 5am
Full restrictions, Broad Street, Cambridge Street implemented (Bridge Street closed from 24/9/14)
Thursday 2 October 5am
Broad Street and Bridge Street fully clear and reopened
Cambridge Street reopens with localised width restrictions
Thursday 2 October 8pm − Friday 3 October 5am
Cambridge Street (Brindley Drive to Kingston Row) no vehicle except access for residents to Civic Close
Cambridge Street clear and reopens
Note: waiting will not be permitted in any part of Bridge Street between 8pm 24 September and 1 October.
