SafeHarbour Community Security Partnership
Protecting Community Assets • Supporting Local Councils • Reassuring Residents
Community assets are at the heart of every town and village. From village halls and recreation grounds to public access defibrillators and council-owned buildings, these facilities play a vital role in community life and deserve dependable protection.
The SafeHarbour Community Security Partnership has been designed specifically for Parish Councils, Town Councils, Community Trusts, Village Hall Committees and Local Organisations across North Devon.
Rather than delivering a one-size-fits-all security package, Tarka X SafeHarbour works closely with each council to understand its community assets, responsibilities, concerns and budget. We then create a tailored security partnership that provides practical protection, visible reassurance and professional support where it matters most.
Whether you are responsible for a single village hall or an entire portfolio of community assets, our experienced team can help safeguard the places your community relies upon. Based on Tarka X SafeHarbour's established community-focused and security-led approach
Who We Work With
Our Community Security Partnership is suitable for:
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Parish Councils
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Town Councils
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Village & Community Halls
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Recreation Ground Committees
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Playing Field Associations
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Community Trusts
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Allotment Associations
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Community Centres
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Charities and Local Organisations
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Event Organisers
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Trustees of Community Buildings
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Public Access AED Custodians
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Councils Managing Vacant or Vulnerable Properties
A Security Service Designed Around Your Community
Every partnership begins with a Community Security Assessment.
We take time to understand your locations, challenges and priorities before recommending a proportionate level of support.
Our assessment may consider:
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Community safety concerns
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Previous incidents of vandalism or anti-social behaviour
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Building security and access control
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Lighting and visibility
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Vulnerable locations and assets
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Public access considerations
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Event-related security needs
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Keyholding requirements
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Vacant or underused buildings
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Existing security arrangements
Following the assessment, you will receive practical recommendations to help reduce risk and improve resilience. Assessments are visual, experience-based observations and are not intended to replace specialist security surveys or statutory inspections.
Services Available
Community Asset Patrols
Scheduled mobile patrols provide a visible security presence around community assets, helping identify and report concerns before they become larger problems.
Patrols can include checks for:
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Vandalism
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Criminal damage
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Graffiti
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Fly-tipping
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Unauthorised access
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Suspicious activity
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Signs of forced entry
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Anti-social behaviour
Council Property Inspections
Routine visual inspections of council-owned or managed facilities, including:
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Village halls
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Community centres
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Public conveniences
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Sports pavilions
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Storage compounds
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Recreational facilities
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Council offices
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Shelters and public buildings
Inspection reports provide reassurance that buildings remain secure and any concerns are identified promptly.
Keyholding & Alarm Response
Our professional keyholding service provides councils with a reliable emergency contact and response solution.
In the event of an alarm activation or reported incident, trained personnel can attend, assess the situation, take agreed actions and provide detailed reporting. This reflects Tarka X SafeHarbour's established keyholding and incident response approach.
Opening & Closing Services
Many community buildings are used by multiple groups and volunteers.
We can provide secure opening and closing services including:
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Unlocking facilities before authorised use
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Security checks before occupation
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Locking and securing premises afterwards
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Alarm setting and unsetting
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Reporting maintenance or security concerns
AED Guardian Checks
Public access defibrillators save lives and should remain accessible when needed most.
Our AED Guardian Service provides regular visual inspections including:
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Cabinet condition
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Visibility and signage
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Signs of damage or tampering
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Accessibility
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General cleanliness and presentation
Community Event Security Support
From village fetes to remembrance services and seasonal celebrations, we can provide professional event security support tailored to your event.
Services may include:
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Visible security presence
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Site patrols
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Access control support
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Restricted area monitoring
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Incident recording
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Liaison with organisers
Vacant & Vulnerable Property Monitoring
Empty buildings can quickly become vulnerable to trespass, vandalism, deterioration and unauthorised access.
Our risk-based inspection programme helps protect unoccupied council-owned assets through scheduled visits, reporting and ongoing monitoring. Visit frequencies are determined using Tarka X SafeHarbour's established risk assessment methodology.
Incident Attendance & Reporting
Where incidents occur, we can attend in accordance with agreed council procedures and provide clear written reports detailing:
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Attendance times
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Observations made
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Actions taken
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Persons notified
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Photographs where appropriate
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Recommended follow-up actions
Our Community Partnership Plans
1
Bronze Community Watch
£75*
Monthly
£900* (Paid annually)
+ £300 one off set up fee
Perfect for smaller councils or individual community assets requiring routine oversight.
Includes:
✔ Monthly Community Asset Patrol
✔ Monthly Property Inspection
✔ Monthly AED Check
✔ Photographic Visit Reports
✔ Security Recommendations
✔ Emergency Contact Notification
✔ Annual Community Security Review
Call-Out Charges:
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Alarm response attendance: £60 for the first hour
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Additional time on site: £40 per hour or part thereof
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Emergency contractors, locksmiths, boarding-up or specialist services charged separately where required.
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Silver Community Protection
£195*
Monthly
£2,340* (Paid annually)
+ £300 one off set up fee
Enhanced protection for councils managing multiple assets.
Everything in Bronze plus:
✔ Fortnightly Patrols
✔ Fortnightly Property Inspections
✔ Keyholding Service
✔ Opening & Closing Service
✔ Priority Incident Reporting
✔ Quarterly Security Reviews
✔ Community Asset Monitoring
✔ Discounted Additional Services
Call-Out Charges:
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Additional alarm responses: £60 for the first hour
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Additional time on site: £40 per hour or part thereof
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Emergency contractors or specialist services charged separately.
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Gold Community Resilience Partnership
£395*
Monthly
£4,740* (Paid annually)
+ £300 one off set up fee
Comprehensive security management for larger councils and multi-site portfolios.
everything in Silver plus:
✔ Weekly Patrols & Inspections
✔ Weekly AED Compliance Checks
✔ 24/7 Emergency Keyholder Contact
✔ Emergency Incident Attendance
✔ Vacant Property Monitoring
✔ Community Asset Risk Assessments
✔ Anti-Social Behaviour Hotspot Monitoring
✔ Dedicated Community Liaison Officer
✔ Annual Community Security & Resilience Report
✔ Strategic Security Recommendations
✔ Preferential Event Support Rates
Call-Out Charges:
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Three alarm response call-outs included annually
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Additional alarm responses: £60 for the first hour
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Additional time on site: £40 per hour or part thereof
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Emergency contractors, boarding-up, locksmiths or specialist services charged separately.
Community Security Partnership
Add-On Services
Add-On Service | Cost | Includes |
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Community Resilience Annual Review | £195 per year | Annual review of community assets, vulnerabilities and security arrangements. |
Anti-Social Behaviour Hotspot Patrol | From £30 per visit | Targeted patrols at identified locations experiencing nuisance behaviour or recurring issues. |
Out-of-Hours Security Check | From £25 per visit | Additional evening or weekend reassurance visits to community assets. |
Security Incident Report Package | £35 per report | Professional written report with findings, photographs (where appropriate) and recommendations. |
Community Asset Risk Assessment | From £125 per site | Detailed visual security assessment with recommendations and risk observations |
Community Event Security Support | From £35 per hour | Security presence for fetes, markets, remembrance events, festivals and community gatherings. |
Emergency Response Attendance | From £45 per call-out | Attendance following alarm activations, security concerns or reports of an unsecured property. |
Closing Service | From £15 per attendance | Securing premises, locking facilities and conducting visual security checks. |
Opening Service | From £15 per attendance | Opening of village halls, community centres and public facilities. |
Keyholding Service | From £25 per month per property | Secure keyholding and management for council facilities. |
Vacant Property Monitoring | From £30 (external) From £50 (Internal) per month | Scheduled inspections of empty council-owned buildings, with reporting and security observations. |
Additional Patrol Visit | £20 per visit | Regular visual condition and accessibility checks of each additional defibrillator location. |
Additional AED Location | £10 per month | Regular visual condition and accessibility checks of each additional defibrillator location. |
Additional Community Asset | £10 per month | Additional village hall, play area, car park, shelter, noticeboard or public facility. |
Multi-Site Council Discounts
Number of Assets Covered | Discount |
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21+ Assets | Bespoke Quotation |
11 - 20 Assets | 10% Discount |
5 - 10 Assets | 5% Discount |
*Pricing & Contract Information
Prices shown are guide prices and are based on a minimum 12-month Service Agreement.
All services are subject to:
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Initial Community Security Assessment
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Risk Evaluation
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Operational Review
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Site Suitability Assessment
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Service Acceptance by Tarka X SafeHarbour
Final pricing may vary depending upon location, risk profile, asset complexity, visit frequency and response requirements.
Bespoke quotations are available for Parish Councils, Town Councils and Community Organisations managing multiple locations or requiring a tailored security partnership.
Why Choose Tarka X SafeHarbour?
Local Knowledge.
Professional Standards. Complete Transparency.
At Tarka X SafeHarbour, we understand that councils and community organisations need more than just a security provider. You need a trusted partner who understands local communities, communicates clearly and delivers exactly what has been agreed.
Trusted Local Partner
As a North Devon-based organisation, we understand the unique challenges facing parish councils, community facilities and public assets. Our approach combines professional security services with a genuine commitment to supporting local communities.
Complete Transparency
We believe security services should be clear, honest and easy to understand.
That means:
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No hidden charges
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Clear service agreements
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Transparent pricing
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Detailed visit reports
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Open communication
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Clear explanations of recommendations
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Honest assessments of risks and vulnerabilities
We tell you what we find, what we recommend and why, allowing councils to make informed decisions about their community assets.
One Trusted Point of Contact
Rather than dealing with multiple contractors, councils can access patrols, property inspections, keyholding, alarm response, vacant property monitoring, AED checks and event support through one coordinated partnership.
Professional & Accountable
Every visit, patrol and attendance is recorded and documented, providing a clear audit trail and accountability for councils, trustees and committees.
Our reports provide:
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Date and time of attendance
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Observations made
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Actions taken
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Photographic evidence where appropriate
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Recommendations and follow-up actions
This helps councils demonstrate due diligence and maintain accurate records.
Risk-Based Approach
We do not believe in delivering unnecessary services.
Using practical assessments and risk-based recommendations, we tailor our services around the actual needs of each community, ensuring resources and budgets are used effectively. This reflects the assessment methodology used throughout Tarka X SafeHarbour's security reporting process.
Flexible Around Your Community
Every community is different.
Whether you require occasional inspections of a village hall, weekly patrols of multiple community assets, keyholding for council buildings, or support during public events, we create a solution that works for your council and your budget.
Community-Focused Values
Our service is built upon the same principles that underpin all Tarka X SafeHarbour services:
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Professionalism
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Integrity
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Respect
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Reliability
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Reassurance
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Community Focus
We take pride in building long-term partnerships that help communities feel safer, more resilient and better protected.
Dependable When It Matters Most
From routine inspections and preventative patrols to emergency attendance and incident response, our goal is simple:
To protect community assets, support local councils and provide reassurance to the people who rely on them every day.
Our Promise
No hidden fees. No unnecessary upselling. No confusing jargon.
Just honest advice, transparent reporting and dependable security support tailored to your community.