Conditions consistent with the Operating schedule..
a) General -all four licensing objectives (b,c,d,e
That I, as DPS, that is the person in whose name the premises licence is issued, shall ensure that at all times when the premises are for any licensable activity, there are sufficient competant staff on duty at the premises for the purpose of fulfilling the terms and conditions of the licence and for preventing crime and disorder and promoting all the licensing objectives. The DPS shall ensure that all staff will undertake training in their responsibilities in relation to the sale of alcohol, particularly with regard to drunkenness and underage persons. Records will be kept of training and refresher training.
b) The prevention of crime and disorder
As per discussion with PC Andrew Taylor:
Proposed Police Conditions-43 Princes Crescent
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 possess 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 Warrent Card
An incident book will be maintained in which there will be recorded:
All incidents of crime and disorder
Refused sales to suspected under-age and drunken persons.
A record of any person asked to leave the premises.
Details of occasions on which the Police are called to the premises.
A record of persons searched on suspicion that drugs are being carried and the reason for such suspicion.
The book will be available for inspection by a Police Officer or authorised person on demand.
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 authorised persons.
Procedures are in place to ensure all staff are aware of their responsibilites in respect of serving alcohol and the relevant provisions of the Licensing Act 2003. All staff are made aware of their own responsibilites 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.
CCTV must be installed and covering inside and outside the premises 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 premsies 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 a request is made in accordance with and which satisfies the Data Protection act 1998.
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. Arrangements must be in place to include regular checks of toilet areas for drug usage.
There will be no adult only entertainment provided at the venue.
No persons under the age of 18 shall be employed on the premises in relation to selling alcohol.
No person under the age of 21 will be allowed to organise or book a private function at the premises.
No drinks shall be removed from the premises in an unsealed container (post COVID).
All private bookings should be risk assessed by management. Payment should be via card only with full details taken at point of booking. 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.
c) Public safety
In addition to conditions laid down by PC Taylor
Appropriate fire safety procedures are in place including fire extinuishers (foam , H20 and CO2), fire blanket , internally illuminated fire exit signs, numerous smoke detectors and emergency lighting. All appliances are inspected annually.
All emergency exits shall be kept free from obstruction at all times.
d) The prevention of public nuisance.
Ensure all customers will be asked to leave quietly.
Clear and legible notices will be prominently displayed to remind customers to leave quietly and have regard to our neighbours.
e) The protection of children from harm.
Challenge 25- staff will ask persons who appear to be under the age of 25 for photographic ID such as proof of age cards,
photographic driving licence or passport , an official identity card issued by HM Forces or by an EU country, bearing the photograph and date of birth of bearer.
All staff will be trained for UNDERAGE SALES PREVENTION regularly.
A register of refused sales shall be kept and maintained on the premises.
CONDITIONS ADDED TO LICENCE FOLLOWING A FULL VARIATION APPLICATION IN JULY 2026:
We operate as a small, seated wine bar, so numbers are limited. With a focus on a relaxed envirnment.
The extended hours will not change the nature of the premsies, which will remain a small, seated wine bar and coffee shop during the day with a calm and controlled atmosphere.
Staff are trained in responsible alcohol service and regulary refreshed on licensing objectives.
CCTV system installed
Challenge 25 policy in place
We maintain a refusals/incident log and review it regulary.
Regular risk assesments completed.
First Aid kit available, staff trained in first aid.
Cappacity is limited and monitored to avoid overcrowding.
Back ground music only - no live music after 10pm.
Waste Disposal not emptied after 9pm.
Challege 25 policy in place
No unaccompanied minors on the premsies.