Licensing Objectives
a. The Prevention of Crime and Disorder:
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 Date Protection Act 1998.
No persons under the age of 18 shall be employed on the premises in relation to the selling of alcohol.
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.
Any requirement for SIA Door Staff to be done on a risk assessment basis such as:
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.
Where there is information from Police where security is needed such as a wake, funeral or high tensions in the area and community.
The DPS must risk assess these events and have in place sufficient SIA Door Staff cover to manage the premises and ensure the Licensing Objectives are being promoted.
Any bookings, events, etc. where large numbers expected (large numbers being in excess of what the DPS usually expects on any given day of trading) then the DPS is requested to email Police Licensing. Management are welcome to contact Police
Licensing for any advice on these matters.
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.
Outdoor seating area to close 21.00
b. Public Safety
Management to be trained on maintaining a good atmosphere and not encouraging any anti social behaviour, not serving anyone deemed to be intoxicated or vulnerable.
We have conducted a suitable Fire Risk Assessment at the premises and implemented the necessary control measures.
All removable security fastenings are removed whenever the premises are open to the public or staff.
Exit doors are regularly checked to ensure they function satisfactorily.
Records of all these checks are kept and can be produced on request.
Notices detailing the actions to be taken in the event of fire or other emergency are prominently displayed and maintained in good condition.
Fire drill and emergency lighting tests are conducted weekly / monthly. Records of these tests are available upon request.
All fire exits and means of escape are signed in accordance with BS5499: Part 1: Specification for Fire Safety Signs: 1990.
An evacuation policy is in place that is to the satisfaction of the Fire Authority. All staff members have been trained in fire and emergency evacuation procedures.
Adequate and appropriate First Aid equipment and materials are available on the premises.
At least one suitable trained First Aider will be on duty when the public are present.
Adequate arrangements exist to enable the safe movement within the premises of disabled people and their safe evacuation in the event of an emergency.
In the absence of adequate daylight suitable and sufficient artificial lighting is provided and maintained in any area accessible to the public.
Fire safety signs are adequately illuminated.
Emergency lighting is installed and regularly maintained.
Emergency lighting tests are conducted monthly. Records of these tests are available upon request.
c. The Prevention of Public Nuisance
A noise management plan has been devised and is in operation at the premises. No music outside, no loud music inside, music should not be louder than the noise from customers.
All windows are double glazed to minimise the breakout of noise.
Prominent, clear and legible notices are displayed at all exits requesting patrons to respect the needs of local residents and to leave the premises and the area quietly.
Disposal of empty bottles in to waste receptacles outside the premises will not be permitted to take place between the hours of 23:00 hrs and 07:00 hrs to minimise disturbance to near by occupiers.
For the final hours of opening the music is reduced in volume and is discernably quieter.
The playing of live or recorded music in garden or outside seating areas of the premises is not permitted. This is defined in our planning application granted by Lancaster City Council.
Outdoor seating area to close at 21:00pm. This is 1 hour earlier than the indoor area closing times to reduce noise for neighbours.
d. The Protection of Children From Harm
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) His Majesty's Forces Warrant 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 other authorised persons.