MANDATORY CONDITIONS
19 Mandatory conditions where licence authorises supply of alcohol
(1) Where a premise licence authorises the supply of alcohol, the licence must include the following conditions.
(2) The first condition is that no supply of alcohol may be made under the premises licence -
(a) at a time when there is no designated premises supervisor in respect of the premises licence, or
(b) at a time when the designated premises supervisor does not hold a personal licence or his personal licence is suspended.
(3) The second condition is that every supply of alcohol under the premises licence must be made or authorised by a person who holds a personal licence.
20 Mandatory condition: exhibition of films
(1) Where a premises licence authorises the exhibition of films, the licence must include a condition requiring the admission of children to the exhibition of any film to be restricted in accordance with this section.
(2) Where the film classification body is specified in the licence, unless subsection (3)(b) applies, admission of children must be restricted in accordance with any recommendation made by that body.
(3) Where -
(a) the film classification body is not specified in the licence, or
(b) the relevant licensing authority has notified the holder of the licence that this subsection applies to the film in question,admission of children must be restricted in accordance with any recommendation made by that licensing authority.
(4) In this section -
“children” means persons aged under 18; and
“film classification body” means the person or persons designated as the authority under section 4 of the Video Recordings Act 1984 (c. 39) (authority to determine suitability of video works for classification).
21 Mandatory condition: door supervision
(1) Where a premises licence includes a condition that at specified times one or more individuals must be at the premises to carry out a security activity, the licence must include a condition that each such individual must be licensed by the Security Industry Authority.
(2) But nothing in subsection (1) requires such a condition to be imposed -
(a) in respect of premises within paragraph 8(3)(a) of Schedule 2 to the Private Security Industry Act 2001 (c. 12) (premises with premises licences authorising plays or films), or
(b) in respect of premises in relation to -
(i) any occasion mentioned in paragraph 8(3)(b) or (c) of that Schedule (premises being used exclusively by club with club premises certificate, under a temporary event notice authorising plays or films or under a gaming licence), or
(ii) any occasion within paragraph 8(3)(d) of that Schedule (occasions prescribed by regulations under that Act).
(3) For the purposes of this section -
(a) “security activity” means an activity to which paragraph 2(1)(a) of that Schedule applies, and
(b) paragraph 8(5) of that Schedule (interpretation of references to an occasion) applies as it applies in relation to paragraph 8 of that Schedule.
Mandatory Licensing Conditions from 1st October 2014
1.-(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).
2. The responsible person must ensure that free potable water is provided on request to customers where it is reasonably available.
3.-(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.
4. 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.
The following conditions came into force on 28th May 2014
1. A relevant person shall ensure that no alcohol is sold or supplied for consumption on or off the premises for a price which is less than the permitted price.
2. For the purposes of the condition set out in paragraph 1-
(a) “duty” is to be construed in accordance with the Alcoholic Liquor Duties Act 1979(a);
(b) “permitted price” is the price found by applying the formula-
P = D + (D×V)
where-
(i) P is the permitted price,
(ii) D is the amount 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;
(c) “relevant person” means, in relation to premises in respect of which there is in force a premises licence-
(i) the holder of the premises licence,
(ii) the designated premises 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;
(d) “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
(e) “value added tax” means value added tax charged in accordance with the Value Added Tax Act 1994(b).
Annex 2 - Conditions consistent with the Operating Schedule
The Prevention of Crime and Disorder
The DPS and or a personal licence holder to be present on the premises at all times whilst it is open for business.
The DPS to give the police 7 days notice of any absence from the premises. i.e. holidays and nominate who will be the responsible person in charge whilst away.
Excluded individuals will be denied entry into the premises (excluded individuals include those subject to court bans, pubwatch exclusions and those excluded by the licence holder)
DPS or Premises Licence holder will be a member of the pubwatch scheme and attend meetings on a regular basis.
The DPS or nominated person will share intelligence on drug use, drug dealing and anti-social behaviour within the venue to police officers, council licensing and other local venues.
The PLH or DPS will ensure all staff employed at the venue are aware of the law and their responsibilities under the licensing act, staff must undertake training in Licensing Law, such as the BIIAB Award in Responsible Alcohol Retailing or any other recognised training courses. All new staff must receive this training within 3 months of employment. Refresher training must be given every 12 months.
The venue will maintain a written record of this training, detailing what date completed, when refresher is due/date refresher completed. What type of training provided. All staff receiving this training will sign this document to say the above has been provided and completed. This record will be made available to the Police/Council on request.
No person in possession of a drink shall be allowed to enter the premises except for the purpose of delivery.
No drink shall be removed from the premises in an unsealed container.
Proof of Age scheme will be used - Challenge 25
Door Supervisors with the correct qualifications will be used
Signs to be displayed informing the public that crime will be reported to the police
When door supervisors are required to work, they must be SIA registered and employed through a licensed registered company.
All door supervisors when working at the premises will wear hi-visibility jackets and display their SIA badge in an arm band. This arm band will be worn on the sleeve of their coat/jacket, so that it is visible to members of the public, police officers and licensing officers.
A written record of the door supervisors working on any evening must be kept. The minimum amount of information that must be recorded is ‘date’, ‘full name’, ‘time shift started’, ‘time shift finished’, ‘SIA badge number’, ‘signature’. Upon request this record must be given to Greater Manchester Police and/or and authorised officer of the Council.
Digital CCTV WILL be provided in the form of a recordable system, capable of providing pictures of EVIDENTIAL QUALITY in all lighting conditions particularly facial recognition. Cameras shall encompass all ingress and egress to the premises, fire exits and all areas where the sale/ supply of alcohol occurs.
Equipment MUST be maintained in good working order, be correctly time and date stamped, recordings MUST be kept in date order, numbered sequentially and kept for a period of 31 days and handed to Police on demand.
The Premises Licence Holder must ensure at all times a DPS or appointed member of staff is capable and competent at downloading CCTV footage in a recordable format ie DISC to the Police/Local Authority on demand.
The Recording equipment and tapes/discs shall be kept in a secure environment under the control of the DPS or other responsible named individual. An operational daily log report must be maintained endorsed by signature, indicating the system has been checked and is compliant, in the event of any failings actions taken are to be recorded.
A strict challenge 25 policy will be introduced for any person entering the premises. In addition to the above regular checks will be made by staff and doorstaff of customers inside the venue to check valid ID and age of customers
Public Safety
All relevant public safety notices are to be displayed.
Emergency lighting fitted and fire alarm used.
The Prevention of Public Nuisance
For premises where entertainment frequently takes place, music and associated sources (including DJs, and amplified voices) should generally not be audible inside noise sensitive property at any time. Where entertainment takes place less frequently, such noise should not be audible inside noise sensitive property between 23.00 and 07.00 hours.
All external doors and windows shall be kept closed when entertainment is being provided, other than for access and egress and in the event of an emergency. If additional ventilation is subsequently necessary, then it shall be attenuated in accordance with a scheme submitted to the licensing authority.
The 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 shall be placed at all exits from the premises in a place where they can be seen and easily read by the public, (or member and their guests) notices requiring customers to leave the premises and the area quietly.
An alarm shall be fitted to (all external windows/fire doors) which alerts staff when (they/it) are opened without authorisation
A notice is to be displayed at the enterance of the premises requesting customers not to park their vehicles at the front of the building.
All noise will be kept to an acceptable level to the local community.
Notices will be displayed advising people to leave the premises in a quiet and orderly fashion.
Protection of Children from Harm
No U18’s will be allowed entry to the premises unless accompanied and supervised by an appropriate adult. Unless a pre-booked function is taking place as defined by the below. All U18’s will be asked to leave the premises by 10pm
The premises when used as a function room will host mixed age events (ie Under and over 18 years of age) engagement, wedding, birthday parties etc On these occasions under 18’s will be allowed inside the venue.
When this type of function is held additional measures will be put in place:
1. The premises will close at 1am
2. Thorough ID checks will take place in accordance with Challenge 25
3. Bar Staff will be instructed to ask for ID for any person who appears to be under 25 years of age.
4. The majority of the customers attending these events will be over 18 years of age.
5. The PLH/DPS will risk assess the need for additional doorstaff when these events are held.
6. Random searches will take place at point of entry and during the course of the event.
7. Any person U18 will be escorted from the premises by an appropriate adult.
8. There will be no U18 events where the majority of customers are U18
9. Notices will be displayed regarding leaving the premises quietly and not to cause a disturbance to nearby residents
10. All staff will receive training to ensure that they are aware of their responsibilities and that
(a) any person who is drunk or disorderly will not be served alcohol.
(b) any person who appears to be U18 years of age will not be served alcohol.
(c) Any person who attempts to or who buys alcohol for someone U18 will be removed from the premises.
This training will take place every 12 months, this will be recorded as to when it has taken place and the member of staff will sign to say they have received this training. This information will be available for inspection on the request of the police or other authorised person.
No children allowed in unless accompanied/supervised by an adult.
Proof of age scheme (Challenge 25)