Barbican Estate Security Committee
The Barbican Estate Security Committee (‘BESC’) is a long standing subcommittee of the Barbican Association (‘BA’) and reports to the BA’s General Council.
Terms of reference
“To monitor, discuss and respond to actual or potential security risks and crime in and around the Barbican Estate, to participate fully in available City Forums and resources dealing with security and crime in the City and to offer comments, suggestions and proposals concerning the better detection and reduction of crime and the enhancement of security for residents.”
BESC members comprise Barbican residents – representative of the different types of apartment across the estate – Police Officers of the City of London Police Force and members of Barbican Estate Management.
Useful Police Contact Numbers
| City of London Police Switchboard | |
|---|---|
| Crime reporting | 020 7601 2222 |
| Non-emergencies | 101 |
| Emergencies (landline) | 999 |
| Emergencies (mobile) | 112 |
| Anti-Terrorist Hotline | 0800 789 321 |
| Action Fraud Team | 0300 123 2040 |
Numbers to call in the event of a disturbance
| City Noise Team | 020 7606 3030 |
| TFL underground | 0343 222 1234 (option 6) 08.00 – 20.00 |
| Crossrail | 0345 602 3813 |
General Enquiries
| BESC Chairman David Bradshaw | 020 7638 3005 |
| BEO Car Park & Security Manager Barry Ashton | 020 7029 3953 |