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Freedom of Information (FOI) Act request ref: 01/FIN/25/003460/D
Version Date: 04/08/2025
I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 regarding the cost to Dorset Police of policing professional men's first-team football matches during the 2024-2025 season.
Please provide the total cost incurred by Dorset Police for policing football matches played by A.F.C. Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium.
Additionally, please provide:
The total amount invoiced to A.F.C. Bournemouth (or their parent companies) for policing services during this period.
Please include matches played at the above stadiums in the following competitions:
Premier League
FA Cup
Please provide data covering the period from 16 August 2024 to 25 May 2025.
The Alliance Finance Department has provided the following information.
The total cost incurred by Dorset Police for policing the men’s first team football matches at the Vitality Stadium from 16th August 2024 to 25th May 2025 was £125,548. The same amount was invoiced to AFC Bournemouth.