Nbhd Group Limited

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First report 18 Jul 2018•Latest report 18 Jul 2018

Reports, concerns and published responses

Reports over time

Reports naming this recipient by issue year.

* 2026 is projected from reports observed to 7 Sep 2026.

Reports: 1
Published responses: 0%
Concerns addressed: 0
Stated actions: 0

Concerns and recipient responses

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18 Jul2018
Newcastle upon Tyne
Concerns raised9
1. Lack of written guidance on safe storage of items seized during searches
2. Lack of written guidance on the required extent of searches of ticket holders by security staff
3. Licence permitting future similar events within Warehouse 34
1. Lack of written guidance on scrutiny of the licence to operate status of security staff
2. Lack of written guidance on robust recording of items seized during searches
3. Lack of written guidance on the required numbers of security staff at dance music events
4. Lack of a robust internal consultation protocol for planning and holding similar dance music events
5. Lack of written guidance on robust recording by first aid staff of patients attended and action taken
6. Lack of written guidance on the numbers and qualifications of first aid staff at dance music events
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No action or position from this recipient is clearly linked to the concerns in this report.
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Ellie Mae Knowles · Prevention of Future Deaths report

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Report summary

Ellie Mae Knowles attended a dance music event on 5 November 2016, consumed MDMA, became unwell, and later died due to methylenedioxymethamphetamine toxicity. The report identified concerns about event search procedures, record-keeping, staffing and future planning of similar events, including the continued existence of a licence for such events at the premises.

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Source evidence
How this individual concern was interpreted
PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below. The report was sent to Nbhd Group Limited; that does not assign responsibility.
PFD Monitor interpretation
Lack of written guidance on safe storage of items seized during searches
Wider context from the report
“Although oral evidence of remedial action and change in practice was provided by Shindig Events Ltd, the Coroner remained concerned as detailed below: (1) No evidence was provided of written guidance/direction for Shindig Events Ltd employees and/or those with whom they subcontract of standards required in respect of: a. Numbers and qualifications of first aid staff to be provided at dance music events b. Robust recording by first aid staff of patients attended and action taken c. Numbers of security staff required at dance music events d. Scrutiny of the licence to operate status of security staff e. Extent of search of ticket holders required to be undertaken by security staff f. Robust system for recording items (including controlled drugs) seized at search and safe storage of those items ”
Open source report
Source evidence
How this individual concern was interpreted
PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below. The report was sent to Nbhd Group Limited; that does not assign responsibility.
PFD Monitor interpretation
Lack of written guidance on the required extent of searches of ticket holders by security staff
Wider context from the report
“Although oral evidence of remedial action and change in practice was provided by Shindig Events Ltd, the Coroner remained concerned as detailed below: (1) No evidence was provided of written guidance/direction for Shindig Events Ltd employees and/or those with whom they subcontract of standards required in respect of: a. Numbers and qualifications of first aid staff to be provided at dance music events b. Robust recording by first aid staff of patients attended and action taken c. Numbers of security staff required at dance music events d. Scrutiny of the licence to operate status of security staff e. Extent of search of ticket holders required to be undertaken by security staff f. Robust system for recording items (including controlled drugs) seized at search and safe storage of those items ”
Open source report
Source evidence
How this individual concern was interpreted
PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below. The report was sent to Nbhd Group Limited; that does not assign responsibility.
PFD Monitor interpretation
Licence permitting future similar events within Warehouse 34
Wider context from the report
“Although evidence was given on behalf of Hoults Ltd that no further similar events are to be held within Warehouse 34, Hoults Yard, a licence permitting such events in the future remains in force. (1) That Hoults Ltd should establish a robust internal protocol requiring consultation with Northumbria Police Licensing Officer, Newcastle City Council Licensing Officer and all other appropriate stakeholders as a precondition to the planning and holding of similar dance music events within their premises at any future time. ”
Open source report
Source evidence
How this individual concern was interpreted
PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below. The report was sent to Nbhd Group Limited; that does not assign responsibility.
PFD Monitor interpretation
Lack of written guidance on scrutiny of the licence to operate status of security staff
Wider context from the report
“Although oral evidence of remedial action and change in practice was provided by Shindig Events Ltd, the Coroner remained concerned as detailed below: (1) No evidence was provided of written guidance/direction for Shindig Events Ltd employees and/or those with whom they subcontract of standards required in respect of: a. Numbers and qualifications of first aid staff to be provided at dance music events b. Robust recording by first aid staff of patients attended and action taken c. Numbers of security staff required at dance music events d. Scrutiny of the licence to operate status of security staff e. Extent of search of ticket holders required to be undertaken by security staff f. Robust system for recording items (including controlled drugs) seized at search and safe storage of those items ”
Open source report
Source evidence
How this individual concern was interpreted
PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below. The report was sent to Nbhd Group Limited; that does not assign responsibility.
PFD Monitor interpretation
Lack of written guidance on robust recording of items seized during searches
Wider context from the report
“Although oral evidence of remedial action and change in practice was provided by Shindig Events Ltd, the Coroner remained concerned as detailed below: (1) No evidence was provided of written guidance/direction for Shindig Events Ltd employees and/or those with whom they subcontract of standards required in respect of: a. Numbers and qualifications of first aid staff to be provided at dance music events b. Robust recording by first aid staff of patients attended and action taken c. Numbers of security staff required at dance music events d. Scrutiny of the licence to operate status of security staff e. Extent of search of ticket holders required to be undertaken by security staff f. Robust system for recording items (including controlled drugs) seized at search and safe storage of those items ”
Open source report
Source evidence
How this individual concern was interpreted
PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below. The report was sent to Nbhd Group Limited; that does not assign responsibility.
PFD Monitor interpretation
Lack of written guidance on the required numbers of security staff at dance music events
Wider context from the report
“Although oral evidence of remedial action and change in practice was provided by Shindig Events Ltd, the Coroner remained concerned as detailed below: (1) No evidence was provided of written guidance/direction for Shindig Events Ltd employees and/or those with whom they subcontract of standards required in respect of: a. Numbers and qualifications of first aid staff to be provided at dance music events b. Robust recording by first aid staff of patients attended and action taken c. Numbers of security staff required at dance music events d. Scrutiny of the licence to operate status of security staff e. Extent of search of ticket holders required to be undertaken by security staff f. Robust system for recording items (including controlled drugs) seized at search and safe storage of those items ”
Open source report
Source evidence
How this individual concern was interpreted
PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below. The report was sent to Nbhd Group Limited; that does not assign responsibility.
PFD Monitor interpretation
Lack of a robust internal consultation protocol for planning and holding similar dance music events
Wider context from the report
“Although evidence was given on behalf of Hoults Ltd that no further similar events are to be held within Warehouse 34, Hoults Yard, a licence permitting such events in the future remains in force. (1) That Hoults Ltd should establish a robust internal protocol requiring consultation with Northumbria Police Licensing Officer, Newcastle City Council Licensing Officer and all other appropriate stakeholders as a precondition to the planning and holding of similar dance music events within their premises at any future time. ”
Open source report
Source evidence
How this individual concern was interpreted
PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below. The report was sent to Nbhd Group Limited; that does not assign responsibility.
PFD Monitor interpretation
Lack of written guidance on robust recording by first aid staff of patients attended and action taken
Wider context from the report
“Although oral evidence of remedial action and change in practice was provided by Shindig Events Ltd, the Coroner remained concerned as detailed below: (1) No evidence was provided of written guidance/direction for Shindig Events Ltd employees and/or those with whom they subcontract of standards required in respect of: a. Numbers and qualifications of first aid staff to be provided at dance music events b. Robust recording by first aid staff of patients attended and action taken c. Numbers of security staff required at dance music events d. Scrutiny of the licence to operate status of security staff e. Extent of search of ticket holders required to be undertaken by security staff f. Robust system for recording items (including controlled drugs) seized at search and safe storage of those items ”
Open source report
Source evidence
How this individual concern was interpreted
PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below. The report was sent to Nbhd Group Limited; that does not assign responsibility.
PFD Monitor interpretation
Lack of written guidance on the numbers and qualifications of first aid staff at dance music events
Wider context from the report
“Although oral evidence of remedial action and change in practice was provided by Shindig Events Ltd, the Coroner remained concerned as detailed below: (1) No evidence was provided of written guidance/direction for Shindig Events Ltd employees and/or those with whom they subcontract of standards required in respect of: a. Numbers and qualifications of first aid staff to be provided at dance music events b. Robust recording by first aid staff of patients attended and action taken c. Numbers of security staff required at dance music events d. Scrutiny of the licence to operate status of security staff e. Extent of search of ticket holders required to be undertaken by security staff f. Robust system for recording items (including controlled drugs) seized at search and safe storage of those items ”
Open source report

Information checked against published PFD reports and official responses · Data reviewed 7 Sep 2026 · About data quality and limitations

Data last updated 7 September 2026

Reports, concerns and published responses

Reports over time

Concerns raised9

Lack of written guidance on safe storage of items seized during searches

Lack of written guidance on the required extent of searches of ticket holders by security staff

Licence permitting future similar events within Warehouse 34

Lack of written guidance on scrutiny of the licence to operate status of security staff

Lack of written guidance on robust recording of items seized during searches

Lack of written guidance on the required numbers of security staff at dance music events

Lack of a robust internal consultation protocol for planning and holding similar dance music events

Lack of written guidance on robust recording by first aid staff of patients attended and action taken

Lack of written guidance on the numbers and qualifications of first aid staff at dance music events