The Proposals

The briefing centre on Wanstead Flats

The main function of the temporary centre is to assemble and brief officers prior to operational deployment. Officers would be collected from their local police stations or accommodation (if they are from non London forces), dropped off by coach at the centre, briefed and then redeployed to their place of duty. This will help keep vehicle movements to a minimum.

The centre will also provide a feeding area, rest and toilet facilities for officers providing vital services during the Games. There will be no overnight sleeping facilities.

Most of the activity at the muster and briefing centre will take place during the day, however due to the nature of the Games this temporary facility will be operational for 24 hours a day. Activity would be determined by each day's programme of events although there will be certain 'peak' times around the specific events of the day.

A dedicated centre Manager will ensure the smooth operational running of the centre from start to finish and will provide a single point of contact for any issues or concerns raised by local people. This will include a telephone link.

Consideration has been given to efficient use of utilities including electricity, water supply and drainage. It is proposed that, where possible, the Met will tap into existing local utilities.