SIA issues timings for pilot scheme and regional rollout

From 1 March 2004 door supervisors working in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight will be able to apply for a Security Industry Authority licence. At 00:01 hours on 4 June 2004 existing local authority door supervisor licences and registrations for Hampshire and the IOW will cease to be valid. Only SIA door supervisor licences will be accepted as a legal licence.

On 1 June 2004 the SIA will embark on implementing door supervisor licensing throughout the remaining areas of England and Wales. Using the boundaries of eight police regions and following a clock-wise progression throughout the country, the South-West will be the first region to be licensed; the final region will be London with licences required by 11 April 2005.

By 11 April 2005 every door supervisor working at licensed premises in England and Wales will be required to hold an SIA licence.

Door supervisors are being urged to contact the SIA now. Information and updates can then be sent to them in time to apply for their licence.

Licensing timetable