Red Square Vodka Bar

2 Elliot Street, Lees, Oldham, OL4 3DY

Completed application 066526 which is a Transfer and Change of Supervisor for Premises Licence from 27/04/2019 to indefinite

Applicant(s)

Designated Premises Supervisor

Permitted Activities

• an exhibition of a film
• a performance of live music
• any playing of recorded music
• a performance of dance
• entertainment of a similar description to that falling within a performance of live music, any playing of recorded music or a performance of dance
• provision of late night refreshment
• the supply of alcohol

Additional Conditions

• Annex 1 - 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.

   

  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

   

   

  The Prevention of Crime and Disorder

   

  The following potetial issues have been identified:

   

                       Location

                       External Factors

                       Door Supervisors

                       Internal Factors

                       Glass Control

   

  Location

   

                       There will be an istallation of strategically located closed circuit TV cameras inside and outside the premises to deter and monitor any illegal activity.  Recorded images will be retained for 31 days and will be available to the Police upon request.

                       There will be sufficient lighting internally and externally to discourage illegal activity.

   

  External Factors

   

                       Preventionof open drink containers from being takien from the premises unless part of dispersal arrangements throughout the evening.

                       Customers leaving the premises will be unlikely to cause disorder or nuisance to residents with a gradual dispersion over time.  The number of residential properties nearby is very small.

   

  Door Supervisions

   

                       Employment of appropriate security, registered with the SIA, to manage the door and minimise disorder.

                       Introduction of an entrance policy, making the public aware of it, and applying it consisitently and fairly.

                       Where necessary the management will implement a search policy to prevent drugs or offensive weapons being brought onto the premises.

                       Barring known offenders and sharing information with licensed premises in the area.

                       Barring known drug dealers.

   

  Internal Factors

   

                       There will be an istallation of strategically located closed circuit TV cameras inside and outside the premises to deter and monitor any illegal activity.  Recorded images will be retained for 31 days and will be available to the Police upon request.

                       Any person found using drugs will be removed from the premises.  Any person found to be dealing drugs will be detained and the police informed immediately.  Drugs seized will be haded over to the Police.

                       Implementating strategy for, and staff training on, dealing with incidents of disorder.

                       Keeping premises tidy.

                       Training staff to identify suspicious behaviour and take appropriate action.

                       Encouraging vigilance among staff to supervise customers in all parts of the premises.

   

  Glass Control

   

                       The general environment and level of supervision and regular glass collections is considered sufficient to prevent dangers arising from the use of bottles as weapons.

                       Keeping premises tidy.

                       Keeping any out-door bottle baks secure.

                       Ensuring that glasses are collected on an ongoing basis making regular inspections for broken glass and clear up as necessary.

                       Prevention of open drink containers from being taken from the premises unless part of dispersal arrangements throughout the evening.

   

  The outside area must only be used for consumption.

   

  Zero tolerance on drugs, violence or any form of anti-social behaviour or disorder to the local community.

   

  A member of the local pubwatch.

   

  No open bottles/containers to leave the premises.

   

  Recordable CCTV is in place covering the inside and outside of the premises.

   

  Public Safety

   

  The following potential issues ahave been identifed:

   

                       Occupancy Limits

                       Fire

                       Emergency Lighting

                       Electrical Instalation

   

  Occupancy Limits

   

                       Adopting occupancy limits if requested to do so by responsible Authorities.

   

  Fire

   

                       Incoporating safety plan covering fire safety inspections and maintenance.

                       Introduction of comprehensive fire safety precautions.

                       Carrying out regular safety inspections

                       Maintaining emergency exits unlocked and clear at all times

                       An adequate number of fire exits are provided and clearly marked and maintained to readily afford ample means of safe escape.

                       Means of escape and passageways and gangways will be kept clear and unobstructed during the whole time the premises are used for licensable activities.

                       No fire door shall be held open other than by approved devices.

                       Emergency doors are of an approved type.

                       Carrying out regular inspection and maintenance of Fire Extinguishers.

                       At all times there shall be adequate access for emergency vehicles.  An access route shall be kept clear and free from obstruction, whetherfixed or otherwise, at all times during which the premises is open for trade.

                       Ongoing staff training to include emergency procedures, minimum staffing levels and a a system for recording actions taken.

                       Provision of first aid equipment and materials.

   

  Emergency Lighting

   

                       All fire safety signs shall be illuminated to allow them to be visible in the absence of light, natural or otherwise.

   

  Electrical Installation

   

  Adhere to fire regulations.

  Temporary electrical wiring installations shall only be undertaken by competent qualified persons.  Where this is not practicable all temporary electrical lighting shall be inspected and certified by a competent qualified person before it is put to use.

   

  Health & Safety posters/procedures manual in place.  Fire procedures poster.  Accident book and first aid kit.  Fire alarm tested regularly.  Fire extinguishers tested annually.  Fire risk/workplace risk assessment.

   

  All areas to be cleared of bottles/glasses on a regular basis and exists/entrances to be kept clear at all times in case of an emergency.

   

  The Prevention of Public Nuisance

   

  The following potential issues have been identified:

   

                       Nuisance from Inside

                       Nuisance from Persons Dispersing

   

  Nuisance from Inside

   

                       Maintaining windows and doors in a closed positionafter 22.00.

                       Ensuring that air conditioning or ventillation machinery does not produce excessive noise.

                       Ensuring that noise cannot escape from the premises through ventiolation and extraction systems.

   

  Nuisance from Persons Dispersing

   

                       Introduction of Door Supervision to maintain order and keep out undesirables.

                       Training staff to intercept and manage any particular potential incidents.

                       Display of telephone numbers for taxi firms in a prominent location and provide other facilities for customers to order cabs.

                       Displaying prominent signs requesting that customers respect local residents and leave quietly.

   

  Exit notices with reference to customers to leave quietly and in an orderly fashion to be in place.  Noise levels to be checked in relation to outside area on a regular basis to ensure no noise nuisance is caused to any neighbours.  Any findings or complaints will be logged and dealt with accordingly.

   

  Tables and Chairs to be removed from the outside area by 19:00

   

  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.  (Note, this may also include a reference to vehicles).

   

  Disposal of waste bottles into external receptacles must not occur between 20.00 and 08.00

   

  No music or speech shall be relayed via external speakers other than for events with prior approval of the licensing authority.

   

  Arrangements shall be put in place to ensure that waste collection contractors do not collect refuse between 20.00 and 08.00

   

  The garden/patio must not be used by customers after the hours of 22.00 and before 11.00 hrs.

   

  The Protection of Children from Harm

   

  No persons under 18 are allowed in the premises at any time during which they are open for trade.

   

  The following steps are taken by the management to ensure the strict admission policy regarding under 18's is followed.

   

                       Displaying prominent signage about the laws relating to children and alcohol.

                       Ensuring staff are fully aware of legislation and always vigilant.

                       Insisting that anyone who appears to be under 18 must produce ID or a proof of age card.

                       Stating clearly what forms of ID are acceptable and ensuring that all staff are aware of this requirement.

                       Suitable ID includes: passport, photo card driving licence, citizen card and other Pass accredited cards (National proof of age standard scheme).

   

  Premises to have house rules relating to children and will be the responsibility of the DPS.

   

  Only recognised proof of age cards accepted eg passport, portman group uk photo ID Driving Licence

  Premises to have house rules relating to children and will be the responsibility of the DPS.

   

  Challenge 21 in place and proof of age training on all staff.

   

  Only recognised proof of age cards accepted eg passport, portman group uk photo ID Driving Licence