GMP and partners are well prepared for Parklife Festival this weekend

Parklife is the biggest event in Manchester’s music calendar and one of the largest metropolitan music festivals in the UK.

The line-up will see acts such as Doja Cat, Disclosure and Becky Hill take to the Heaton Park stages.

It’s a jam-packed weekend and GMP have been working closely with organisers, local authorities and other agencies to ensure everyone can enjoy these events safely. Events are taking place across the city - on Saturday The Eagles will play at the Co Op Arena, while on Sunday the Pet Shop Boys will perform at the same venue.

Work has been taking place to reduce where possible, disruption to the surrounding communities and in the City of Manchester.

Those planning to use public transport are urged to plan their journeys both to and from the event in advance. You will need to be patient and prepare for much busier journeys.

Other routes will be available, including a walking route back to the City of Manchester. This will be clearly signposted and is hoped to relieve some congestion on the roads, and may be a quicker route back to the city.

Please follow all the latest travel advice from Transport For Greater Manchester which can be found at - Parklife returns this weekend with ‘all the people’ encouraged to use public transport to get to hit festival (tfgm.com)

Officers will be in place around the site and will be supporting Parklife security staff to prevent incidents of crime and disorder. Off-site patrols will likewise aid with traffic management and policing in the surrounding areas and in the City of Manchester.

Superintendent Andy Sidebotham, who is leading the policing operation for Parklife, said: “Parklife is a fantastic event and we want all attendees to enjoy Manchester’s biggest music festival.

“The event has been planned thoroughly in partnership with Parklife, officers and partners to ensure it runs smoothly.

“The event organisers will have a range of tried and tested security measures in place including searches on entry and the use of drug dogs.

“Our main priority is to ensure the safety of everyone and to support the local communities and I have confidence that the majority of attendees will enjoy the event responsibly.

“Those attending should remain vigilant, keep their belongings safe and report anything suspicious to police or security staff so we can act on it.

“Surrender bins will also be in place at entry points to the site where you will have the opportunity to surrender any prohibited items. Anyone found in the possession of drugs or weapons will be dealt with appropriately.

“I urge you to think very carefully before taking action that could have far reaching consequences that could see you banned from the festival or even facing criminal prosecution.

“As always, I welcome everyone who is attending our brilliant city this weekend and going to any one of these events. Please look out for each other and I hope you have a great time.”