Trafalgar Square Contractors

To keep Trafalgar and Parliament Squares in the best possible condition, the GLA works with a number of contractors. On any given day, there could be many different people on the square – below are details of some of the people you might see.

Cleaners

Provided by the company Veolia, the squares’ cleaners keep the square free of litter and make sure that as much waste as possible is recycled. They help to control litter during events and work closely with Westminster City Council contractors to make sure the area around the square stays clean too.

Toilet attendants

Veolia also provide toilet attendants and make sure that the facilities are kept clean, tidy, and safe for the thousands of visitors that use them each year.

Hawk handlers

A hawk is flown daily on Trafalgar Square by the company Van Vynck as part of a programme to reduce pigeon numbers. The sight of the swooping Harris hawk keeps pigeons away from the area, as it is one of their natural predators. The GLA is now working with Westminster City Council to expand the area the hawk flies, helping to protect the wide North Terrace and its surroundings.

Electrical systems and fountains

The company that handles maintanence for the squares’ electrical systems, as well as some of its other facilities, is Mitie Engineering. It is their employees who are responsible for cleaning and maintaining the Trafalgar Square Fountains.

Stonework

David Ball Restoration specialises in the care and maintenance of the stonework and statues on Trafalgar Square, including cleaning and protecting the artwork installed on the Fourth Plinth. The company also worked on the complex restoration of Nelson’s Column undertaken in 2006.

Heritage Wardens

Chubb Security Personnel Ltd are our contractors for the Heritage Wardens, who provide a service for visitors to the square 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Managing and improving performance

EC Harris manage our contractors on the squares, to ensure the highest standards of performance and provide expert advice in areas such as health and safety, engineering, event management and legislation.


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Visiting the square In and around Events Managing the square Bookings Annual Report Byelaws Contractors Transformation History	Trafalgar Square Contractors To keep Trafalgar and Parliament Squares in the best possible condition, the GLA works with a number of contractors. On any given day, there could be many different people on the square – below are details of some of the people you might see. Cleaners Provided by the company Veolia, the squares’ cleaners keep the square free of litter and make sure that as much waste as possible is recycled. They help to control litter during events and work closely with Westminster City Council contractors to make sure the area around the square stays clean too. Toilet attendants Veolia also provide toilet attendants and make sure that the facilities are kept clean, tidy, and safe for the thousands of visitors that use them each year. Hawk handlers A hawk is flown daily on Trafalgar Square by the company Van Vynck as part of a programme to reduce pigeon numbers. The sight of the swooping Harris hawk keeps pigeons away from the area, as it is one of their natural predators. The GLA is now working with Westminster City Council to expand the area the hawk flies, helping to protect the wide North Terrace and its surroundings. Electrical systems and fountains The company that handles maintanence for the squares’ electrical systems, as well as some of its other facilities, is Mitie Engineering. It is their employees who are responsible for cleaning and maintaining the Trafalgar Square Fountains. Stonework David Ball Restoration specialises in the care and maintenance of the stonework and statues on Trafalgar Square, including cleaning and protecting the artwork installed on the Fourth Plinth. The company also worked on the complex restoration of Nelson’s Column undertaken in 2006. Heritage Wardens Chubb Security Personnel Ltd are our contractors for the Heritage Wardens, who provide a service for visitors to the square 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Managing and improving performance EC Harris manage our contractors on the squares, to ensure the highest standards of performance and provide expert advice in areas such as health and safety, engineering, event management and legislation.	Did you know? Since the square was pedestrianised in 2003, visitor numbers have increased by 200 per cent.