Elements

23-25 North Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 1NS

Completed application 028213 which is a Transfer Application for Premises Licence from 13/06/2012 to indefinite

Applicant(s)

Designated Premises Supervisor

Permitted Activities

• a boxing or wrestling entertainment
• a performance of live music
• entertainment facilities for making music
• entertainment facilities for dancing
• provision of late night refreshment
• the sale by retail of alcohol
• an exhibition of a film
• a performance of dance
• any playing of recorded music

Additional Conditions

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• 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)

   

  An additional hour to the standard times on the day when British Summertime commences

   

   

  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;

   

                              (d)              provision of free or discounted alcohol in relation to the viewing on the premises of a sporting event, where that provision is dependent on -

   

                                            (i)              the outcome of a race, competition or other event or process, or

   

                                            (ii)              the likelihood of anything occurring or not occurring

   

                              (e)              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.

   

  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).

   

  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 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 a holographic mark.

   

  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)              customers are made aware of the availability of these measures.

   

  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 where the licence permits the performance of Films

  Where a programme includes a film in the 12A, 15 or 18 category, as classified by the British board of Film Classification, no person appearing to be under the age of 12 (and unaccompanied in that case),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 does not apply to members of staff under the relevant age while on duty provided the prior written consent of the person’s parents or legal guardian has first been obtained.

  Immediately before each exhibition of a film passed by the British Board of Film Classification there shall be exhibited on screen for at least five seconds a in such a manner that it can 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 category of the film

• Conditions on previous licence

   

  See attached for Public Entertainment Licence conditions (save that the conditions attached to the video/cinema licence shall not apply)

   

  1        The maximum occupancy of the building will be restricted in respect of the first and the second floor to such numbers as the licensing justices may agree from time to time having taken the advice of the fire authority

  2        CCTV to be incorporated into the premises to cover vulnerable areas and potential points of conflict

  3        The videotapes from the CCTV system are to be stored and rotated as agreed with the police

  4.   Recorded music will be limited to the reproduction of wireless (including television) broadcasts (or of programmes included in any programme service [within the meaning of the Broadcasting Act 1990] other than a sound or television broadcasting service)

   

• Non standard timings

   

  The provision of regulated entertainment and late night refreshment, and the sale/supply of alcohol will be permitted, and the premises may remain open to the public until 04:00 for the following notable dates:

  Bank Holiday Sundays; Burns Night; Valentines Night; Leap Year (29 February); St David's Day; St Patrick's Day; Maundy Thursday; Good Friday; Easter Sunday; St George's Day; Halloween (31 October); St Andrews Day; Christmas Eve; 27th December; 28 December and "A" Level Thursday

  In the event of a screening of any international sporting event involving any of the countries from the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland which falls outside the current permitted hours on the premises licence to permit the showing of films commencing one hour before the start of the event and finishing one hour after the end of the event, the details of the transmission to be notified to the Police 7 days beforehand and provided the Police have not objected to the additional hours within 72 hours of being notified

  On New Year’s Eve regulated entertainment and late night refreshment may be provided and the premises may remain open to the public from the end of permitted hours on New Year’s Eve to the start of permitted hours on the following day

   

• Conditions Consistent with the Operating Schedule

   

           The designated premises supervisor shall wherever possible have at least two years experience of managing similar premises with a similar capacity and with a similar terminal hour

   

   

           A personal licence holder shall be on the premises at all times during which alcohol is being sold or supplied to customers or consumed by 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 outside the premises

   

   

           When the premises are open for business a minimum of 2 door staff shall be deployed to cover the front door AT ALL TIMES.  In addition when the first floor is open (but only when this specific floor is open) a minimum of 2 door staff shall be deployed to cover the first floor area and when the second floor is open (but only when this specific floor is open) a minimum of 4 door staff shall be deployed to cover the second floor area.  All door staff shall wear high visibility orange or yellow reflective jackets both inside and outside the premise.

   

   

           If at any time the venue capacity raises above 700 persons, an additional 1 x SIA registered door staff officer must be on duty for every part of 100 persons, until capacity is reached (1100)

   

   

           Four door supervisors registered with the SIA will remain outside the premises until at least 15 minutes after the last customer has left the premises

   

   

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

   

   

           Door Supervisors shall be positioned at each entrance/exit (other than fire only exits) to ensure that no customer leaves with any bottles or glasses

   

   

           Door supervisors will patrol the queue to the premises as necessary but no less than once every 5 minutes to ensure that customers who are drunk or who have acted in a disorderly manner, or have behaved in such a way as to cause a public nuisance or disturbance, are prevented from entering the premises

   

   

           The designated premises supervisor will maintain a daily record comprising of the following: - Start time and finish time of each door supervisor. The door supervisor will record their SIA badge number and will sign and print their name in a legible form at the beginning and end of each tour of duty. The record shall be kept securely on the premises for at least 6 months and shall be produced on request to the police or other authorised person

   

   

           Serious consideration will be given to any crime prevention survey and a risk assessment will be produced to justify any item of non-compliance

   

   

           To install, maintain and operate a CCTV system which complies with the minimum requirements expected of the Lancashire Constabulary and shall record during all hours that a licensable activity takes place on the premises

   

   

           A dispersal policy which is agreed by the police to be implemented at all times

   

   

           Any person who looks or appears to be under the age of 18 shall be asked to provide identification that they are over the age of 18.  The following are the only forms of identification acceptable: UK photo driving licence; Passport; PASS card (proof of age standards scheme)

   

   

           The maximum number of persons (including staff) allowed to be on premises at any time shall be 1100

   

   

           No entry to or re-entry to the premises one hour prior to the terminal hour by members of the public or by any guests or friends of members of staff or the premises licence holder

   

   

           The premises licence holder and/or the designated premises supervisor or a person nominated by them shall be a member of and regularly attend meetings of any Pub watch scheme for the area within which the premises are located and would include registration and use of community/network radio

   

   

           The premises licence holder will provide to the police a drugs policy for the premises which shall as a minimum contain all of the best practices outlined in the guidance published by the Home Office and the London Drug Policy Forum ‘Safer Clubbing’

   

   

           Door supervisors and other members of staff to request customers to leave quietly and have respect for their residential neighbours

   

   

           No nuisance shall be caused by noise coming from the premises or by vibration transmitted through the structure of the premises

   

   

           Save for main doors when being used for customer admission and exiting and those to the external area, all external doors and windows shall be kept closed when regulated entertainment is being provided except in the event of an emergency

   

   

           The premises licence holder or his representative shall conduct regular assessments of the noise coming from the premises on every occasion the premises are used for regulated entertainment and shall take steps to reduce the level of noise where it is likely to cause a disturbance to local residents. A written record shall be made of those assessments in a log book kept for that purpose and shall include, the time and date of the checks, the person making them and the results including any remedial action

   

   

           There is an automatic noise-limiting device in the main room, this will be utilised as a condition. The smaller room does not have an automatic noise-limiting device but one will be installed should it be deemed necessary following consultation between venue management and officers from the Lancaster City Council Noise Protection Team. The premises licence holder or his representative shall conduct regular assessments of the noise coming from the premises on every occasion the premises are used for regulated entertainment and shall take steps to reduce the level of noise where it is likely to cause a disturbance to local residents.  A written record shall be made of those assessments in a log book kept for that purpose and shall include, the time and date of the checks, the person making them and the results including any remedial action

   

   

           One member of door staff to remain on the terrace area at all times whilst the premises is open for licensable activity

   

   

           No bottles, glasses or drinks to be taken onto the terrace area at any time, whilst the premises is open for licensable activity

   

   

           All drinks to be served in polycarbonate vessels with the exception of sparkling wines and champagnes in the VIP room, which can be served in their original glass bottles, however, the drinking vessels (champagne flutes), must be polycarbonate.

   

   

           No amplified music to be played on the smoking terrace

   

   

           Double doors opening to smoking terrace to be fitted with self-closers and not fixed open

   

   

           Vertical balustrade to be used in place of horizontal in respect of the balcony with a toe board at ground level

   

   

                        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.

   

   

                        This venue will continue to comply with all of the conditions on the justices licence, public entertainment licences and other licences in force for the additional hours (in so far that they are not being varied by this application). The Public Entertainment Licence guidelines are specific to this venue, its location and style of operation. The venue has an established capacity.

   

   

                        If a DJ is used on any night then he/she will ask customers to leave quietly.

   

   

           The current level of lighting outside the premises will continue for the additional hours of trading.

   

   

           Notices stating that CCTV is in operation 24 hours a day will be displayed throughout the venue.

   

   

           Any person who appears to be intoxicated or who is behaving disorderly will not be allowed entry to the venue. Any person within this venue who appears to be intoxicated or who is behaving disorderly will be given care and consideration in leaving the venue.

   

   

           A person trained in first aid will be at the venue who will have received training in any problems associated with alcohol and drug misuse.

   

   

           A qualified first aider shall be present throughout any sporting entertainment involving boxing, wrestling, judo, karate or sport of a similar nature.

   

   

           Where a ring is used it will be constructed by a competent person and shall be inspected by a competent authority before use and any material used to form the skirt of the ring shall be fire retardant.

   

   

           The seating layout shall be agreed with the appropriate authorities.

   

   

           Reasonable steps will be taken to recognise the need of local residents and businesses.

   

   

           A person under the age of 18 will only be permitted to visit the venue with a responsible adult usually for the purpose of dining unless there is an event especially organised for the youth market.

   

   

           Unaccompanied persons under the age of 18 are not welcome in the venue except at events especially organised for the youth market.

   

   

           A person under 18 years will not be allowed to use any AWP machine.

   

   

           When the venue holds specially organised events for the youth market  the venue will adhere to the following documentation which is lodged with the licensing department at Lancaster City Council:-

   

   

           Admission policy;

           General Policies Statement;

           Code of Conduct for Staff Statement and

           Child Protection Policy.