The Kings Arms & Popworld at the Kings Arms

248/250 Marine Road, Morecambe, LA4 4BJ

Completed application 051303 which is a Change of Supervisor for Premises Licence from 10/10/2018 to indefinite

Applicant(s)

Designated Premises Supervisor

Permitted Activities

• an exhibition of a film
• an indoor sporting event
• 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

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  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 must 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-

   

                              (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 in a manner which carries a significant risk of undermining a licensing objective;

   

                              (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 must ensure that free potable water is provided on request to customers where it is reasonably available.

   

  Age Verification Policy - Mandatory Condition

   

  5.              (1)              The premises licence holder or club premises certificate holder must ensure that an age verification policy is adopted in respect of 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

   

  6.              The responsible person must 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;

   

                (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.

   

   

  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.

   

  Alcohol Pricing

   

  (a)              s 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;

   

  (b)              “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.   

   

  (c)              “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

   

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

   

  1.              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.

   

  2.              (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.

   

• Conditions as per Operating Schedule

   

   

  The Prevention of Crime and Disorder

   

  1.              An incident log (which may be electronic) will be maintained in which there will be recorded:

   

  (a)              All incidents of crime and disorder

  (b)              Refused sales to suspected under-age and drunken persons.

  (c)              A record of any person asked to leave the premises.

  (d)              Details of occasions on which the police are called to the premises.

  (e)              A record of persons searched on suspicion that drugs are being carried and the reason for such suspicion.

   

  2.              The log will be available for inspection by a police officer or authorised person on request, in line with Data Protection legislation.

   

  3.   All staff involved with the provision of alcohol will successfully complete training in age related products prior to operating a till and suitable training with regard to serving drunks. Refresher training will also be successfully completed not more than every 6 months. Training documents (which may be in an electronic format) will be made available for inspection to police officers or other authorised persons, in line with Data Protection legislation

   

  4.              Procedures are in place to ensure all staff are aware of their responsibilities in respect of serving alcohol and the relevant provisions of the Licensing Act 2003. All staff are made aware of their responsibilities in respect of the sale of alcohol and the potential for problems that can occur if too much is consumed and the effect that can have on the behaviour of customers. As much as possible care is taken to ensure all customers are safe and do not create disorder when leaving the premises.

   

  5.              Frequent collection of drinking vessels will be undertaken to ensure that empty containers do not accumulate in or around the Licensed Premises.

   

  6.              CCTV equipment shall be installed and be maintained in good working order in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Training should be provided for staff members in the usage of the CCTV equipment. CCTV footage recorded must, as a minimum, cover each entry/exit point of the premises and be recording at all times when the premises is conducting licensable activities.

   

  7.              The images recorded by the CCTV system shall be retained in unedited form for a period of not less than 28 days.

   

  8.              The Data Controller will make footage available within a reasonable time to a Police Constable or Authorised Officer, where such request is made in accordance with and which satisfies the Data Protection Act 1998.

   

  9.              Every Friday and Saturday evenings a minimum of 2 SIA registered door staff must be on duty for the first 100 customers from 22:00 to close (whose primary duty will be to cover the entrance door) followed by an extra one member of door staff for each additional 100 customers or part thereof with that extra additional door staff maintaining presence inside the premises.

  From Sunday to Thursday SIA registered door-staff will be used on a risk-assessed basis by management.

  10.              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:-

  a)              the door supervisor's name, date of birth and home address

  b)              his/her Security Industry Authority licence number

  c)              the time and date he/she starts and finishes duty

  d)              the time of any breaks taken whilst on duty

   

  11.              All private bookings should be risk assessed by management.  Records of the booking should be kept and any concerns passed to Police Licensing. These records should be available for inspection by Police or any other responsible authority, in line with Data Protection legislation.

  12.              A Personal Licence Holder must be on duty at all times the premises is open for licensable activities except in the case of an emergency.

  13.              Another member of staff shall be nominated to act for the DPS in their absence whose identity is known by all staff when such absence occurs.

  14.              The provision of off-sales are to terminate at 23:00, this applies to genuine off-sales and not customers taking drinks to any external area associated with the premises designated for the purpose of consumption.

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

   

  16.              There will be no adult only entertainment provided in the down-stairs of the venue.

   

  17.              Regular hourly toilet checks to be carried out and recorded to discourage drugs taking or drug dealing activity.

   

  18.              Where there is reasonable suspicion that drugs are being carried , the licensee shall ensure that the outer clothing, pockets and bags of those entering the venue are searched by a trained staff member of the same sex in full view of the CCTV.

   

  19.              Clearly visible notices shall be displayed advising those attending that:

  It is a condition of entry that customers agree to be searched and Police will be informed if anyone is found in possession of controlled substances or weapons.

   

  20.              Confiscated and found drugs shall be transferred to the Police in accordance with procedures agreed with Lancashire Constabulary.

   

  21.              No person in possession of a drink in a sealed or unsealed container will be allowed to enter the premises except for the purposes of delivery or following re-entry from any external area of the premises.

   

  22.              Adequate first aid provision is available at all times the premises are being operated.

   

  23.              The Licence holder/DPS shall arrange adequate supervision of any queue which may form to gain entry to the premises.

   

  24.              The Licence holder shall erect and maintain suitable and sufficient conspicuous signage on the exterior of the premises advising patrons that causing any disturbance or disorder in a queue will result in admission being refused.

   

  25.              No boxing machines to be in operation in the premises.

   

  26.              The premises shall maintain a written dispersal policy and will be made available for inspection on request to the Police or responsible authority.

   

  27.              There shall be no new entry to the premises for customers after 0300 hours on any day (save for re-entry for existing customers who have temporarily left the premises for example to smoke).

   

   

  Public Safety

   

  We understand our obligations under existing legislation and take our responsibilities seriously.

               

   

  The Prevention of Public Nuisance

   

   

  28.              Notices will be displayed at the entrance and exits advising customers to leave quietly.

   

  29.              The departure of customers from the premises shall be effectively managed by staff who will request patrons to leave quietly and to avoid causing noise, nuisance or disturbance in the area.

   

  30. The volume of amplified sound used in connection with entertainment shall at times be under the control of the licensee or management and the volume control shall be operated from a part of the premises inaccessible to the public.

   

   

  The Protection of Children from Harm

   

   

  31.              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.

   

  32.              The Proof of Age Standards Scheme (PASS) will be actively promoted at the premises by the 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:-

   

  (a)              Photo driving licence

  (b)              Passport or

  (c)              Her Majesty’s Forces Warrant Card

   

             Suitable signage will be displayed to specify the Challenge 25 policy is in place.

   

  33.              A log (which may be electronic) shall be kept detailing all refused sales of alcohol. The log shall include the date and time of the refusal and the name of the member of staff who refused the sale.  A copy of the log or electronic report shall be made available to an Authorised Police Officer and Licensing Authority Officer upon request.

   

• Non Standard Timings

   

  An additional hour to the terminal hour on the following notable days for all licensable activities and opening hours: St George’s Day; St David’s Day, St Patrick’s Day, St Andrew’s Day, Burns Night, Valentines Night, Halloween, On all Bank Holidays and the Friday, Saturday and Sunday preceding all Bank Holidays, Maundy Thursday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day & Boxing Day, 27, 28, 29 & 30 December, Bonfire Night and New Year’s Day.

   

  An additional hour to the standard and non-standard times on the day when British Summertime commences.

   

  New Year’s Eve - from the end of permitted hours on New Year’s Eve to the start of permitted hours on New Year’s Day.