ANNEX 2 - Conditions Consistent with the Operating Schedule
The following potential issues have been identified:
Responsible Promotions
External Factors
Door Supervisors
Internal Factors
Glass Control
Pubwatch
Responsible Promotions
At J W Lees we recognise the need to drink responsibly. All promotional activity will accordingly comply with industry agreed codes of practice.
External Factors
Customers leaving the premises will be requested to leave in a quiet and orderly manner.
Door Supervisors
Generally due to the nature of J W Lee’s pubs door supervisors are not required. In the unlikely event that disorder within the area increases the Designated Premise Supervisor will bear in mind the benefits of hiring door supervision.
Licensees are encouraged to closely monitor all customers entering and leaving our premises.
The need for door security will be assesed by the Premises Licence Holder and / or DPS on a regular basis and SIA registered door staff will be employed when and where the risk assessment deems this appropriate.
Internal Factors
With regard to drugs: 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 handed over to the Police.
The Premises Licence Holder will adopt a sero tolerance policy towards illegal drugs within the premises.
Licensees are provided with a risk assessment file, which identifies the hazard of dealing with incidents of disorder.
We encourage vigilance among staff to supervise customers in all parts of the premises.
Staff will be trained in the need to avoid making any sale of alcohol to any person who is drunk.
All staff will be encouraged to monitor all customers entering and leaving 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 or glasses as weapons.
Keeping premises and surrounding areas tidy.
Pubwatch
All our licensees are encouraged to be members of their local pubwatch scheme. As a company we have been instrumental in setting up schemes in certain areas.
The Designated Premises Supervisor or his / her nominated representative will activley participate in the local Pub Watch scheme.
CCTV
CCTV shall be installed at the premises and maintained in good working order.
All CCTV recordings shall be kept for a minimum of 28 days and images provided to the Police or other Responsible Authorities on request.
Public Safety
The following potential issues have been identified:
Risk Assessment
Fire
Electrical Installation
Risk Assessment
Consultation with local Fire Authority and other responsible authorities.
Ensuring that Public Liability Insurance is in place.
The premises will undertake regular risk assessments in order to ensure so far as possible the safety of its customers.
Fire
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.
In the event of an outbreak of fire, irrespective of the severity, the fire brigade shall be immediately called to the premises.
Fire safety equipment is maintained ad certificated in accordance with required standards and intervals
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.
First Aid
The premises will have a first aid box on site.
The Prevention of Public Nuisance
The following potential issues have been identified:
Nuisance from outside.
Nuisance for persons dispersing.
Other nuisance.
Nuisance from outside
Permitting outdoor drinking and eating only in defined areas.
Nuisance from persons dispersing
The company are mindful of the concerns of residents and will take all reasonable steps to prevent nuisance.
Display of telephone numbers for taxi firms in a prominent location and provide other facilities for customers to order cabs.
Other nuisance
Removal of glassware and regularly cleaning and clearing tables where outside drinking takes place.
Provision of secure facilities for empty glass containers.
Cleaning area around the premises on a regular basis.
Ensuring refuse is removed regularly and in a manner sensitive to needs of local residents.
Usage of vermin proof bins
The Protection of children from harm
The following potential issues have been identified:
Sale to under 18’s.
Under 18’s in the premises.
Sale to under 18’s
The premises will operate a 'Challenge 21' Policy by which any persons who are suspected of being under 21 years of age will be requested to produce evidence of ID. The only acceptable forms of identification will be a passport, photo driving licence and those carrying the PASS logo. Should this not be forthcoming, or the ID produced considered unsatisfactory, the sale will be refused.
Notices will be displayed in prominent positions at the premises indicating the the 'Challenge 21' policy is in force.
Staff training will include the Challenge / thisnk 21 Policy and its operation.
Displaying prominent signage about the laws relating to children and alcohol.
Making customers aware of the law involving sales and purchases of alcohol on behalf of children.
Insisting that anyone who appears to be under 18 must produce ID or a proof of age card.
Suitable ID includes: passport, photo card driving licence, citizen card.
A refusals log book will be kept at the premises and will be made available for inspection by a Police Officer or other authorised officer upon request.
Under 18’s in the premises
No children under 18 are to enter the premises (expect accessing toilet facilities) unless accompanied by an adult.
All staff are aware to report any suspicious behaviour to the premises management.
We support the Portman Group code of practice which aims to ensure that drinks are package and promoted to over 18’s only, and in a socially responsible way.
Summary
J W Lees are a sixth generation family company who take great pride in working closely with the local authorities for mutual benefit. It is the intention of J W Lees to offer people the opportunity to socialise in an enjoyable , friendly and safe environment. We fully understand our responsibilities of retailing alcohol and have been active supporters of local and national initiatives to curb anti-social behaviour and promote sensible drinking.