Platform (The)

Station Buildings, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 4DB

Completed application 057705 which is a Change of Supervisor for Premises Licence from 26/09/2022 to indefinite

Applicant(s)

Designated Premises Supervisor

Permitted Activities

• a performance of a play
• an exhibition of a film
• an indoor sporting event
• a boxing or wrestling entertainment
• a performance of live music
• any playing of recorded music
• a performance of dance
• entertainment of a similar description to that falling within a performance of live music, any playing of recorded music or a performance of dance
• provision of late night refreshment
• the supply of alcohol

Additional Conditions

• Mandatory Conditions where the licence authorises the sale of alcohol

   

  1              No supply of alcohol may be made under the premise licence -

   

  (a) at a time when there is no designated premise supervisor in respect of the    licence , or

   

  (b) at a time when the designated premise supervisor does not hold a personal licence, or his licence has been suspended.

   

    2                             The supply of alcohol under a premises licence must be made or authorised by a      

  person who holds a personal licence.

   

  Irresponsible Drinks Promotions - Mandatory Conditions

   

  3.              (1)              The responsible person shall take all reasonable steps to ensure that staff on relevant premises do not carry out, arrange or participate in any irresponsible promotions in relation to the premises.

   

                (2)              In this paragraph, an irresponsible promotion means any one or more of the following activities, or substantially similar activities, carried on for the purpose of encouraging the sale or supply of alcohol for consumption on the premises in a manner which carries a significant risk of leading or contributing to crime and disorder, prejudice to public safety, public nuisance, or harm to children:

   

                              (a)              games or other activities which require or encourage, or are designed to require or encourage, individuals to:

   

                                            (i)              drink a quantity of alcohol within a time limit (other than to drink alcohol sold or supplied on the premises before the cessation of the period in which the responsible person is authorised to sell or supply alcohol), or

   

                                            (ii)              drink as much alcohol as possible (whether within a time limit or otherwise);

   

                              (b)              provision of unlimited or unspecified quantities of alcohol free or for a fixed or discounted fee to the public or to a group defined by a particular characteristic (other than any promotion or discount available to an individual in respect of alcohol for consumption at a table meal, as defined in section 159 of the Act);

   

                              (c)              provision of free or discounted alcohol or any other thing as a prize to encourage or reward the purchase and consumption of alcohol over a period of 24 hours or less in a manner which carries a significant risk of undermining a licensing objective;

   

               (d)   selling or supplying alcohol in association with promotional posters or flyers on, or in the vicinity of, the premises which can reasonably be considered to condone, encourage or glamorise anti-social behaviour or to refer to the effects of drunkenness in any favourable manner.

   

                              (e)   dispensing alcohol directly by one person into the mouth of another (other    than where that other person is unable to drink without assistance by reason of disability)

   

  4.              The responsible person shall ensure that no alcohol is dispensed directly by one person into the mouth of another (other than where that other person is unable to drink without assistance by reason of a disability).

        where it is reasonably available.

   

  5.              The responsible person shall ensure that free tap water is provided on request to customers where it is reasonably available.

   

  Age Verification Policy - Mandatory Condition

   

  6.              (1)              The premises licence holder or club premises certificate holder shall ensure that an age verification policy applies to the premises in relation to the sale or supply of alcohol.

   

         (2)  The designated premises supervisor in relation to the premises licence must ensure that the supply of alcohol at the premises is carried on in accordance with the age verification policy.

   

                (3)              The policy must require individuals who appear to the responsible person to be under 18 years of age (or such older age as may be specified in the policy) to produce on request, before being served alcohol, identification bearing their photograph, date of birth and either -

   

  (a)              a holographic mark, or

  (b)              an ultraviolet feature

   

  Availability of different Measures - Mandatory Condition

   

  7.              The responsible person shall ensure that:

   

                (a)              where any of the following alcoholic drinks is sold or supplied for consumption on the premises (other than alcoholic drinks sold or supplied having been made up in advance ready for sale or supply in a securely closed container) it is available to customers in the following measures -

   

                              (i)              beer or cider: ½ pint;

                              (ii)              gin, rum, vodka or whisky: 25 ml or 35 ml; and

                              (iii)              still wine in a glass: 125 ml; and

   

                (b)              these measures are displayed in a menu, price list or other printed material which is available to customers on the premises; and

   

        (c)    where a customer does not in relation to a sale of alcohol specify the quantity of alcohol to be sold, the customer is made aware that these measures are available.

   

  Alcohol Pricing

   

  1.              A relevant person shall ensure that no alcohol is sold or supplied for consumption on or off the premises for a price which is less than the permitted price.

  2.              For the purpose of the condition set out in paragraph 1-

   

  (a)              “duty” is to be construed in accordance with the Alcohol Liquor duties Act (1979)

  (b)              “permitted price” is the price found by applying the formula -

   

  P=D + (DxV)

                Where-

   

  (i)              P is the permitted price

  (ii)              D is the rate of duty chargeable in relation to the alcohol as if the duty were charged on the date of the sale or supply of the alcohol, and

  (iii)              V is the rate of value added tax chargeable in relation to the alcohol as if the value added tax were charged on the date of the sale or supply of the alcohol;

   

  (c)              “relevant person” means, in relation to premises in respect of which there is in force a premise licence -

   

  (i)              The holder of the premise licence

  (ii)              The designated premise supervisor (if any) in respect of such a licence, or

  (iii)              The personal licence holder who makes or authorises a supply of alcohol under such a licence.   

   

  (d)              “relevant person” means, in relation to premises in respect of which there is in force a club premises certificate, any member or officer of the club present on the premises in a capacity which enables the member or officer to prevent the supply in question: and

   

  (e)              “value added tax” means value added tax charged in accordance with the Value Added Tax Act 1994

   

  3.              Where the permitted price given by Paragraph (b) of paragraph 2 would (apart from this paragraph) not be a whole number of pennies, the price given by that sub-paragraph shall be taken to be the price actually given by that sub-paragraph rounded up to the nearest penny.

   

  4.              (1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies where the permitted price given by Paragraph (b) of paragraph (2) on a day (“the first day”) would be different from the permitted price on the next day (“the second day”) as a result of a change to the rate of duty or value added tax.

   

  (2) The permitted price which would apply on the first day applies to sales or supplies of alcohol which take place before the expiry of the period of 14 days beginning on the second day

   

  Mandatory condition where Door Supervisors are provided

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

   

  Mandatory condition for the showing of films

  During the showing of films, the admission of children must be restricted in accordance with recommendations given either by a body designated under section 4 of the Video Recordings Act  1984 (the British Board of Film Classification - BBFC) or by the licensing authority

   

   

• Conditions consistent with Operating Schedule

   

  The Platform is owned and managed by Lancaster City Council and as such is regulated and operated through the policies and procedures adhered to and adopted by local government.

  All Platform staff are trained according to the requirements of their role, this may include licensee training, customer care, health and safety at work, first aid, PPE, working at height etc.

  Lancaster City Council and Platform management will always seek advice from Lancaster Event Safety Advisory Group where necessary.

  Lancaster City Council is also a member of the Local Community Safety Partnership.

   

  The maximum number of persons allowed in these premises shall be

  350 seated Theatre style,

  250 seated cabaret style,

  600 standing minimal seating

  900 standing concert style.

  In areas and occasions on which the capacity condition applies.

   

  When any event is planned to have a terminal hour of 02:00 hours, Police should be notified no less than ten days prior to the event

   

  Prevention of crime and disorder

   

  The Designated Premises Supervisor, when present, and all members of staff shall ensure that all lawful instructions and /or directions given by the Police are complied with.

   

  There shall be provided at the premises when required and determined by the DPS, door supervisors who are registered with the Security Industry Authority to control the entry of persons to the premises and for the keeping of order in the premises when they are used for a licensable activity.

   

  A written record shall be kept on the premises by the Designated Premises Supervisor of every person employed on the premises as a door supervisor in a register kept for that purpose. That record shall contain the following details:-

  the door supervisor's name, date of birth and home address;

  his/her Security Industry Authority licence number;

  the time and date he/she starts and finishes duty;

  the time of any breaks taken whilst on duty;

  each entry shall be signed by the door supervisor.

   

  That register shall be available for inspection on demand by an Authorised Officer of the Council, the Security Industry Authority or a Police Constable.

   

  A documented Challenge 25 scheme will be operated at the premises. The Challenge 25 scheme shall be actively promoted and advertised at the premises and will ensure that any person purchasing alcohol, who appears to be under 25 years of age, shall be asked to provide acceptable identification to prove that they are 18 years of age or over. Failure to supply such identification will result in no sale or supply of alcohol to that person.

   

  The Proof of Age Standards Scheme (PASS) will be actively promoted at the premises by display of Challenge 25 posters bearing the PASS logo.

   

  A PASS accredited holographic proof of age card will be the main identification document accepted at the premises as proof of age. A PASS card must be accepted as proof of age if a purchaser possesses one. Where a purchaser does not possess a PASS accredited proof of age card, only the following alternative forms of alternative identification will be acceptable:-

   

                       Photo Driving Licence

                       Passport

                       Her Majesty's Forces Warrant Card

   

  A notice or notices shall be displayed in and at the entrance to the premises where they can be clearly seen and read and shall indicate that it is unlawful for persons under 18 to purchase alcohol or for any person to purchase alcohol on behalf of a person under 18 years of age.

   

  A personal licence holder shall be on the premises at all times during which intoxicating liquor is being sold or supplied to customers, except in the case of an emergency.

   

  Whenever the designated premises supervisor is not at the premises another personal licence holder will be nominated by the designated premises supervisor as being the responsible person to manage the premises and will have the contact details of the designated premises supervisor. The details of such person to be on prominent display on the premises.

   

  SIA staff will be on site for all occasions when the terminal hour is planned for 23:00 hours or later.

   

  Frequent collection of glasses and bottles will be undertaken to ensure that empty containers do not accumulate in or around the licensed premises.

   

  On occasion and when deemed necessary by the DPS an all plastics bar will be adopted.

   

  The License holder and the Designated Premises Supervisor shall arrange adequate supervision of any queue which may form to gain entry to the premises

   

  A zero tolerance approach to drugs will be promoted.  Any person found to be in possession of drugs must be reported to the police immediately upon being apprehended.

   

  In the event that the Platform expects a capacity audience to attend or use of the designated outside areas will be used for the sale of alcohol or regulated entertainment then the Police will be informed on a courtesy basis.

   

  Public safety

   

  All doors or gates both inside and outside the premises which are on an escape route shall be fitted only with approved fasteners and shall at all times be properly maintained, free from obstruction and be capable of being opened easily and fully so that they do not restrict the public leaving the premises and shall open in the direction of the escape route.

   

  Any chain, padlock or any other device used to lock an exit door when the premises are not in use shall be numbered and shall be removed and stored on a storage hook bearing the same number when the premises are open to the public

   

  A number of tests are undertaken on a regular basis at The Platform - Fire safety, Food hygiene, PAT, electrical testing, Legionella.

   

  The furniture or seating in premises shall be arranged so that it does not obstruct any exit, route to any exit or to any facility within the premises.

   

  Before the premises are opened for the purposes authorised by the licence an inspection shall be carried out to ensure that the premises are safe for use

   

  Printed notices shall be prominently displayed in the premises detailing the essential steps that must be taken if a fire is discovered or the fire alarm goes off or other emergency arises and how to call the Fire Service.

   

  Clear and unobstructed access shall be available to the premises for use by the emergency services and emergency service vehicles at all times.

   

  There shall be maintained on the premises at all times an adequate and appropriate supply of first aid equipment and materials.

   

  No strobe light shall be used in premises unless a notice which can be clearly seen and easily read by the public warning that strobe lights are in use in the premises is displayed at each entrance to the premises.

   

  Prevention of public nuisance

   

  The designated premises supervisor or the personal licence holder for the premises who is supervising the sale or supply of alcohol at that time shall not permit customers to congregate and consume alcohol sold or supplied by that premises in a public place within the immediate vicinity of the premises and in an area not so licensed for consumption to the annoyance or obstruction of others and shall prevent the removal of alcohol if it is intended for such a purpose.

   

  Door supervisors registered with SIA shall be equipped with an appropriate method of keeping an accurate record of capacity levels, including any separate capacity levels for individual rooms or levels.

   

  All external doors and windows shall be kept closed when regulated entertainment is being provided except in the event of an emergency.

   

  Where the premises provide food to the public for consumption on or off the premises there shall be provided at or near the exits, sufficient waste bins to enable the disposal of waste food, food containers, wrappings etc.

   

  Protection of children from harm

   

  No person under the age of 12 years, unless they are accompanied by a person over 18 years, shall be shall be permitted on the premises at any time when the premises are being used for the purposes of a licensable activity.

   

  Lancaster City Council adopt a photographic policy and a child protection policy.

   

  Where relevant council staff must undergo clearance procedures when working with children or vulnerable adults.

   

  The admission of children to a film exhibition shall be restricted in accordance with Section 20 of the Licensing Act 2003.

   

  The film classification body for the purposes of this licence shall be the British Board of Film Classification.

   

  Where any film has not been classified by the film Classification body then such film shall be submitted to the Licensing authority not less than 28 days before it is proposed to show it to enable the Authority to classify it and attach such age restrictions as it considers appropriate.

   

  No film exhibition shall be shown at the premises unless it has been classified by the British Board of Film Classification or by the Licensing Authority and only the following classifications shall be applied:-

  U - Universal. Suitable for audiences aged four years and over,

  PG - Parental Guidance. Some scenes may be unsuitable for young children,

  15 - Passed only for viewing by persons aged 15 years and over,

  18 - Passed only for viewing by persons aged 18 years and over.

   

  Immediately before each exhibition at the premises of a film passed by the British Board of Film Classification there shall be exhibited on screen for at least five seconds in such a manner as to be easily read by all persons in the auditorium a reproduction of the certificate of the Board or, as regards a trailer advertising a film, of the statement approved by the Board indicating the classification of the film.

   

  Where a programme includes a film recommended by the Licensing Authority as falling into the 12A, 15 or 18 category no person appearing to be under the age of 12 and unaccompanied, or under 15 or 18 as appropriate, shall be admitted to any part of the programme; and the licence holder shall display in a conspicuous position a notice in the following terms:- PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF [INSERT APPROPRIATE AGE] CANNOT BE ADMITTED TO ANY PART OF THE PROGRAMME. Where films of different categories form part of the same programme, the notice shall refer to the oldest age restriction. This condition shall not apply to members of staff under the relevant age while on duty provided that the prior written consent of the person’s parent or legal guardian has first been obtained.

   

  Where the performance of a play is to be provided at the premises which contains material of an adult nature, no person under the age of 18yrs shall be admitted to those premises.

   

  Where any premises are to be used for any performance which includes the participation of children, such children shall at all times when they are on the premises remain under the supervision of an adult. 

   

  The Premises licence and the designated premises supervisor shall at all times comply with the Portman Group Code of Practice and with the requirements or recommendations of any Portman Group Retailer Alert Bulletin.

   

  Where any premises is used for the supply of alcohol on behalf of a club or to the order of members of a club). The Committee shall at all times comply with the Portman Group Code of Practice and with the requirements or recommendations of any Portman Group Retailer Alert Bulletin.

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

• Non standard timings

   

  On the occasion of national celebration or event the licence will be extended to facilitate licensable activities between 02:30 hours and 09:00 hours.