ANNEX 2 - CONDITIONS CONSISTENT WITH THE OPERATING SCHEDULE
A Supply of alcohol
Any existing conditions attached to existing justices licence
The authorised hours for the sale of alcohol do not prohibit:
1. during the first twenty minutes after the end of authorised hours the consumption of the alcohol on the premises;
2. during the first twenty minutes after the end of authorised hours, the taking of the alcohol from the premises unless the alcohol is supplied or taken in an open vessel;
3. during the first thirty minutes after the end of authorised hours the consumption of the alcohol on the premises by persons taking meals there if the alcohol was supplied for consumption as ancillary to the meals;
4. consumption of the alcohol on the premises or the taking of sale or supply of alcohol to any person residing in the licensed premises;
5. the ordering of alcohol to be consumed off the premises, or the despatch by the vendor of the alcohol so ordered;
6. the sale of alcohol to a trader or club for the purposes of the trade or club;
7. the sale or supply of alcohol to any canteen or mess, being a canteen in which the sale or supply of alcohol is carried out under the authority of the Secretary of State or an authorised mess of members of Her Majesty’s naval, military or air forces;
8. the taking of alcohol from the premises by a person residing there; or
9. the supply of alcohol for consumption on the premises to any private friends of a person residing there who are bona fide entertained by him at his own expense, or the consumption of alcohol by persons so supplied; or
10. the supply of alcohol for consumption on the premises to persons employed there for the purposes of the business carried on by the holder of the licence, or the consumption of alcohol so supplied, if the liquor is supplied at the expense of their employer or of the person carrying on or in charge of the business on the premises.
B Steps that have been taken to promote the four Licensing Objectives
1. Premises will promote the crime and disorder objective in accordance with the Licensing Act 2003 and any other legislation
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3. Customers will be encouraged to leave in a quiet and orderly manner, particularly those leaving later in the evening
4. Staff will be trained to observe the measures necessary to promote the Public Safety objective
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6. Proof of age policy will apply
7. Toilets will be regularly checked
ANNEX 1 - MANDATORY CONDITIONS
(1) The first condition is that no supply of alcohol may be made under the premises licence: -
(a) At a time when there is no designated premises supervisor in respect of the premises licence, or
(b) At a time when the designated premises supervisor does not hold a personal licence or his personal licence is suspended.
(2) The second condition is that every supply of alcohol under the premises licence must be made or authorised by a person who holds a personal licence.
Exhibition of films
(1) Where a premises licence authorises the exhibition of films, the licence must include a condition requiring the admission of children to the exhibition of any film to be restricted in accordance with this section.
(2) Where the film classification body is specified in the licence, unless subsection (3)(b) applies, admission of children must be restricted in accordance with any recommendation made by that body.
(3) Where-
(a) the film classification body is not specified in the licence, or
(b) the relevant licensing authority has notified the holder of the licence that this subsection applies to the film in question,
admission of children must be restricted in accordance with any recommendation made by that licensing authority.
(4) In this section-
"children" means persons aged under 18; and
"film classification body" means the person or persons designated as the authority under section 4 of the Video Recordings Act 1984 (c.39) (authority to determine suitability of video works for classification).
Steps that have been taken to promote the Four Licensing Objectives
The Prevention of Crime and Disorder
1) There will be displayed outside the premises a clear and legible notice indicating any restriction on the admission of children at specified times or for particular events or regulated entertainment
2) CCTV tapes will be retained at the premises for a minimum of 14 days and shall be made available to the police if demanded
3) The provision of plastic glass and bottles will be provided depending on the type of entertainment provided, and the number and behaviour of patrons.
4) Bar staff will be suitably trained to prevent the sale of alcohol to under 18’s
5) Zero tolerance to illegal drugs
6) Non alcoholic drinks will be available
Public Safety
1) The electrical system, including portable appliances will be inspected and tested annually by a competent person to ensure their safety
2) Where temporary electrical equipment is to be used, a suitable circuit breaker device will be installed to cover this equipment. The circuit breaker should operate at a current not exceeding 30AM and should comply with BS 4293. The device must be tested monthly and tests will be recorded
3) The gas system including appliances will be inspected and tested by a CORGI registered gas engineer annually and a satisfactory gas safety certificate will be obtained
4) All safety certificates and inspection reports will be kept on site and made available for inspection by officers of relevant statutory bodies.
5) The maximum occupancy figures for the premises will be 100 based on fire safety issues, available floor space and the sanitary accommodation available
6) The sanitary accommodation consists of:
Male WC’s - 1, Male urinals - 2, WHB’s 1
Female WC’s - 2, WHB’s - 1
7) All sanitary accommodation will be maintained in good working order
8) Suitable and sufficient lighting will be provided to the toilets
9) Provision will be made for the collection and disposal of sanitary towels
10) Suitable and sufficient ventilation will be provided to the toilets
11) First aid provision will be available for the use of patrons
12) CCTV will be provided to enhance the safety of patrons and staff where deemed appropriate
13) All staff have received suitable training regarding their duties in an emergency and in general safety precautions
14) Regular glass and bottle collection will be undertaken throughout
Prevention of Public Nuisance
1) A senior member of staff will assess the impact of any noisy activities on neighbouring residential premises at the start of the activity/entertainment and periodically throughout the activity/entertainment to ensure levels of noise have not increased.
2) Suitable signage will be positioned at exits to request the cooperation of patrons, in particular to make as little noise as possible when leaving the premises
3) A specific taxi operator has been nominated for staff and customers use. The company’s telephone number is advertised to customers. The operator, and all drivers, are aware that they should arrive and depart as quietly as possible, should not sound vehicle horns as a signal of their arrival or leave engines idling unnecessarily. In addition, staff will leave as quietly as possible, particularly at night and early in the morning.
4) Management will control the sound levels of the music/entertainment
5) All rubbish produced by the premises will be stored securely in a designated area or in a bin with a tight fitting and lockable lid
Conditions that have been agreed with The Trading Standards Authority
1) Premises to implement a ‘Think 21 policy’. All customers who appear under 21 years of age shall be asked to produce photo ID to purchase alcohol. Appropriate signage shall be positioned in the premises alerting customers to this policy.
2) All staff should be trained in the legality and procedure of alcohol sales, using the SWERCOTS training pack or equivalent, prior to undertaking the sale of alcohol and then at least every six months. Training should be signed and documented and documentation should be made available to an enforcement officer on request
3) A refusals register shall be kept and shall include details of alcohol sales refused and the reason for refusal. The refusals register should be made available to an enforcement officer on request.
Conditions that have been agreed with the Environmental Health Authority
Public Nuisance
1) Doors and Windows will be kept shut during entertainment
2) Between 12 midnight and 02.30am
To prevent entertainment being intrusive, noise emanating from the premises will not be clearly distinguishable above other noise 1 metre from the façade of the nearest residential property
3) A senior member of staff (manager) will assess the impact of any noisy activities on neighbouring premises at the start of the activity/entertainment and periodically throughout the activity/entertainment and take action to reduce noise levels if they are found to be excessive/distinguishable above background levels at the nearest residential property