Conditions consistent with operating schedule
There will be strong management controls and effective training of all staff to ensure they are aware of the premises licence conditions and the requirements to meet the four licensing objectives with particular attention to:-
no sales of alcohol to underage people
drunk and disorderly behaviour will not be tolerated on the premises
vigilence in preventing the use and sale of illegal drugs
no violent and anti-social behaviour
no harm to children
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 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
We promise to utilise and fully record any refused sales or challenges made to patrons and such records be kept in an appropriate form and be made available on inspection to the police or other authorised agency.
All staff involved with the provision of alcohol will successfully complete training in age related products prior to operating a till. Refresher training will also be successfully completed not more than every 6 months, this will be fully documented and be available for inspection to police officers or other authorised persons.
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.
The images recorded by the CCTV system shall be retained in unedited form for a period of not less than 30 days.
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.
On Friday & Saturday nights, a minimum of 2 SIA registered door staff must be on duty for the first 100 customers from 22:30 hours to close followed by an extra one member of door staff for each additional 100 customers or part thereof.
A daily risk assessment must be undertaken by management & DPS as to the requirement for SIA registered door security to cover any specific events of note ie. Music Festivals, St Patrick’s Day, Bank Holidays, last Friday before Christmas known as ‘Black Eye Friday’, any showing of major sporting events including Boxing, Football (World Cup, European Championships, Premier League), Wrestling etc. Police & Lancaster City Council should be consulted if in doubt.
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
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.
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.
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.
A Drugs Policy must be in place at the premises and positive action taken when drugs are found. Appropriate signage must be on display and all incidents reported to Police. Frequent checks of the toilets must be undertaken to check for any drug use.
No unaccompanied children must be allowed on the premises after 20:00 hours.
Prevention of crime and disorder
The CCTV system, when installed, must monitor the entrances, exits, bar area and other parts of the premises in order to address the crime prevention objective.
A clear and legible notice outside the premises will be displayed indicating the normal hours under the terms of the premises licence during which licensable activities are permitted.
Clear and conspicuous notices warning of potential criminal activity such as theft, that may target customers, will be prominently displayed.
Alcohol must not be sold to drunk or intoxicated customers.
Custom must not be sought by means of personal solicitation outside or in the vicinity of the premises.
Prevention and vigilance in illegal drug use will be adopted at the retail unit area.
Staff must be well trained in asking customers to utilise the premises in an orderly and respectful manner.
Public safety
Appropriate internal and external lighting will be fixed to promote the public safety objctive.
Well trained staff adherence to environmental health requirements.
Training and implementation of underage ID checks.
A log book or recording system shall be kept upon the premises in which shall be entered particulars of inspections made; those required to be made by statute and information compiled to comply with any public safety condition attached to the premises licence that requires the recording of such information. The log book must be made available for inspection when required by persons authorised by the Licensing Act 2003 or associated legislation.
All parts of the premises and all fittings and apparatus therein, door fastenings and notices, lighting, heating, electrical, air condition, sanitary accommodation and other installations, will be maintained at regular times to ensure they are kept in good order and in a safe condition.
Prevention of public nuisance
There will be noise reduction measures in place to address the public nuisance objective such as windows being closed after 23:00 hours.
Prominent, clear and legible notices must be displayed at the exit requesting patrons to respect the needs of nearby residents and to leave the premises quietly.
Deliveries of goods necessary for the operation of the business will be carried out at such a time or in such a manner so as to prevent nuisance and disturbance to nearby residents.
The Licence Holder will ensure that staff who arrive early morning or depart late at night (eg: for unpacking or pricing newly delivered goods) when the business has ceased trading conduct themselves in such a manner to avoid causing disturbance to nearby residents.
Customers will be asked not to stand around loudly talking in the street outside the premises.
Customers must not be admitted to the premises over and above opening hours.
The movement of bins and rubbish outside the premises must be kept to a minimum after 23:00 hours and any glass waste removed well beforehand.
Any lighting on or outside the premises will be positioned and screened in such a way so as not to cause a disturbance to nearby residents.
Protection of children from harm
Staff will be well trained about requirement for a persons identification and establishment of age etc. All the details provided in the Training Record Book must be available at the premises at all times.