Sunderland Stadium of Light Safety Advisory Group

The Group meets to assist the City Council in the exercise of its powers under the Safety of Sports Grounds Act 1975 and the Fire Safety and Safety of Places of Sport Act 1987 in respect of the safety certification of the Sundeland Stadium of Light. The membership of the Group includes representatives from Sunderland City Council, Northumbria Police, Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service, North East Ambulance Service, Sunderland AFC, The Football Licensing Authority, St. John Ambulance and Sunderland AFC Supporters Association. It considers all matters concerned with crowd safety and provides specialist advice to the Council. In addition the Group provides assistance and guidance on related matters to Sunderland AFC and provides a forum in which the Council and other agencies may develop a corporate approach to spectator safety.