L.U. Infolab 21

Departmental Building, Lancaster University, Bailrigg, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 4WA

Completed application 014619 which is a Variation Alongside Conversion for Premises Licence from 24/11/2005 to indefinite

Applicant(s)

Designated Premises Supervisor

Permitted Activities

• a performance of live music
• any playing of recorded music
• provision of late night refreshment
• the sale by retail of alcohol

Additional Conditions

• Embedded Conditions

   

  On New Year’s Eve alcohol may be sold from the end of permitted hours on New Year’s Eve to the start of permitted hours on the following day (or, if there are no permitted hours on the following day, 00.00 hours (midnight) on 31st December)

   

  Credit Sales

  Alcohol shall not be sold or supplied unless it is paid for before or at the time when it is sold or supplied, except alcohol sold or supplied with and for consumption at a meal supplied at the same time, consumed with the meal and paid for together with the meal

   

  Mandatory conditions where licence authorises the supply of alcohol

  (1)              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 supply of alcohol under the premises licence must be made or authorised by a person who holds a personal licence

   

  Mandatory condition where Door Supervisors are provided

  All individuals who carry out security activities must be licensed by the Security Industry Authority (SIA)

• Conditions consistent with Operating Schedule

   

  There will be no adult entertainment services, activities, other entertainment or matters ancillary to the use of the premises that may give rise to concern in respect of children.

   

  All Licensed Premises selling alcohol operated by Lancaster University will adopt and abide by the policies detailed on the direction of University Council. The premises operate in a self contained university campus and subject to prescribed guidelines and the University has an excellent past record of controlling licensed premises.

   

  The Premises Licence Holder is Lancaster University Council with delegated responsibility to the University Secretary. Each College Bar will employ a Designated Premises Supervisor where possible and a suitable number of Personal Licence Holders to support the opening times and business cycle.

   

  Hospitality Division licensed premises will operate under one named Designated premises Supervisor and suitable number of Personal Licence Holders to support the opening times and business cycle.

   

  The Great Hall Complex licensed premises will operate under one named Designated premises Supervisor and suitable number of Personal Licence Holders to support the opening times and business cycle.

   

  1        General Statement

   

  1           The University Governing Body will hold all premises licences as a single licensee and recognises its responsibilities and obligations under the Licensing Act 2003.

  2           The Governing Body will implement policies relating to operating premises controlled by the University to meet the four key objectives of the Licensing Act 2003.

  3           All persons employed in licensed premises will, where possible, receive training commensurate with their responsibilities.

  4           An internal college student disciplinary procedure exists and meets the disciplinary objectives of the University.

  5           Incident logs are kept for recording events.

  6           24-hour security staff are in place on the University Campus.

  7           24 hour CCTV covers various public areas of the campus.

  8           There is a past record of good relationships with local residents and a liaison group with Galgate residents has existed for several years.

   

  1        Prevention of Crime and Disorder

   

  1           A personal licence holder will be present at all times when alcohol is on sale, except in an emergency, and will be identified via an appropriate notice within the licensed premises.

  2           A designated Health and Safety Department is part of the university structure and is consulted on issues relating to public safety.

  3           Detailed risk assessments, as described in Section 12 of the Lancaster City Council Licensing Policy, have been carried out for all licensed premises.

  4           SIA registered door staff are used for the College Summer Extravaganzas and similar events, with a log of contractors and hours worked held by the DPS.

  5           Duty Managers attend events in Great Hall.

  6           Detailed risk assessments are in place for the College Summer Extravaganzas and similar events.

   

  1        Public Safety

   

  1           Regular fire safety inspections and drills are carried out.

  2           Plastic Glasses are used for external events.

  3           SIA registered door staff are used for larger events with a log of customers and hours worked held by the DPS.

  4           Running drinking water is readily available for most events.

  5           An internal complaints procedure through college officers and student union is available.

   

   

  1        Prevention of Public Nuisance

   

  1           Premises display “leave quietly” notices.

  2           Dispersal - alcohol sales will cease at least 20 minutes from the terminal hour for the premises.

  3           Automatic noise limiters are used to control the maximum volume of amplified music if it is thought that the music may cause a nuisance when the music is played outdoors.

   

  1        Protection of Children from Harm

   

  1           Student I. D. cards are issued.

  2           Licensed bars clearly display Licensing for the sale of alcohol warning notices.

  3           Incident logs are kept for recording events.

  4           No alcohol will be served to anyone under the age of 18.

  5           Students who are under 18 years of age are made to known to Personal Licence Holders.

  6           The licensed premises do not contain gambling machines.

  7           A form of identification will be required by the barstaff if a customer looks under the age of 18 years. The only acceptable forms of identification will be passport, photo driving licence, proof of age scheme card and/or Student I.D. card.

   

  Lancaster University reserves the right to alter or amend or increase the above policies without notification.

   

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