Annex 1 - Mandatory conditions
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.
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).
ADDITIONAL MANDATORY CONDITIONS
1. (1) The responsible person shall take all reasonable steps to 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 in a manner which carries a significant risk of leading or contributing to crime and disorder, prejudice to public safety, public nuisance, or harm to children-
(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 (other than any promotion or discount available to an individual in respect of alcohol for consumption at a table meal, as defined in section 159 of the Act);
(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;
(d) provision of free or discounted alcohol in relation to the viewing on the premises of a sporting event, where that provision is dependent on-
(i) the outcome of a race, competition or other event or process, or
(ii) the likelihood of anything occurring or not occurring;
(e) 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.
2. The responsible person shall ensure that no alcohol is dispensed directly by one person into the mouth of another (other than where that other person is unable to drink without assistance by reason of a disability).
3. The responsible person shall ensure that free tap water is provided on request to customers where it is reasonably available.
4. (1) The premises licence holder or club premises certificate holder shall ensure that an age verification policy applies to the premises in relation to the sale or supply of alcohol.
(2) 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 a holographic mark.
5. The responsible person shall 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; and
(b) customers are made aware of the availability of these measures.
Annex 2 - Conditions consistent with the Operating Schedule
General
Staff training and information.
Relevant policies ( Health and Safety, Customer Services, Child Protection, Equal Opportunities).
Designated responsibilities within the organization.
Updated documentation and regular review of all objectives.
Relevant public notices
The Prevention of Crime and Disorder
We participate in the Nitenet radio Scheme
We are members of the Pubwatch Scheme
Bar staff are trained to refuse to sell to those who appear to be drunk or under age.
Use of toughened or plastic glasses in public areas other than the bar.
The company H & S Policy states ‘under no circumstances are employees, volunteers, contractors, visitors or placements allowed on the property under the influence of illegal substances or non prescribed drugs. If any person is found to have taken any of the above they will be removed from site immediately and disciplinary action will be taken.
All alcohol to be consumed outside the two bar areas must be supplied in plastic glasses
Public Safety
The company’s Health & Safety Policy includes a comprehensive fire evacuation policy.
See attached fire risk assessment of the premises. Trained front of house and backstage staff in emergency evacuation procedures. Appropriate front of house staffing levels to audience numbers for performances
Risk assessment of the premises(available to public on request e.g. school groups often require them). Adequate and appropriate first aid equipment available on premises and at least one suitably trained first aider on duty when public present.
The company’s Health and Safety Policy includes the following regarding the use of special effects:
Smoke Effects - the use of smoke effects should be limited to a minimum level. The oil used has a data sheet supplied and must be kept with the COSHH data sheets. The amount of smoke entering the auditorium from the stage must be limited to a minimum. Warning notices must be posted in public areas alerting the public to the use of smoke effects
Pyrotechnic Devices - can only be used in a controlled environment using the correct firing device. The Chief LX shall take responsibility for the safe storage of all pyrotechnic devices to be stored in fireproof casings clearly marked, the location of which must be given to the Production Manager so they can inform the fire authorities. Each instance a pyrotechnic device is needed it must be risk assessed. All performance staff and technical staff onstage or in the vicinity of the device will be called to a rehearsal of firing. The operator of the device must be in full view before the activation.
The Prevention of Public Nuisance
The location of the premises i.e. non residential and surrounded by pubs and clubs limits public nuisance such as noise and light pollution.
A contract is held with recognised firm for each weekday collection of waste.
A contract is held with recognised firm for regular firm for regular inspections and control of vermin and pests.
Where flyers are used by premises, the premises shall be responsible for the removal of any discarded flyers from public areas. Where large numbers of flyers are found in public areas relating to the premises and the premises does not remove them without delay, they shall meet the cost of removal by the Council.
Posters advertising the premises or acts/events at the premises shall not be fixed to any building or structure without permission of the owner and planning permission where necessary.
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.
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. (Note, this may also include a reference to vehicles).
The Protection of Children from Harm
See fire and risk assessments of the premises. Risk assessments carried out on all productions which may include children. H & S Policy includes a Child Protection Policy. Unaccompanied children are not allowed in the bar and a sufficient number of adults present to ensure the well being of children during an emergency. Use of recognized chaperones. Staff have CRB’s where necessary. For organized participatory activity and performances children below the age of 16 years to be supervised at all times including mealtimes and recreation periods by an adequate number of guardians, typically in a ratio of 1 adult to each 10 children.
Bar staff trained not to serve to those underage.
Suitability advice given on entertainments.
Children not allowed on the premises after 11pm.
The definition of children in this application refers to those below the age of 16 years.
Minor Variation Application submitted on 16/08/2018 - granted
Plans submitted to the Licensing Office higlighting the changes to the area where alcohol will be sold to include the foyer, auditorium, corridors and studio etc, as well as both bars which are already covered by the existing premises licence.