ANNEX 2 - Conditions Consistent with the Operating Schedule
The Prevention of Public Nuisance
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.
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.
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.
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.
For premises where entertainment takes frequently takes place, music and associated sources (included DJ's 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 23.00 and 08:00.
No music or speech shall be relayed via external speakers other than for events with prior approval of the licensing authority.
Staff must be given adequate instruction to prevent them causing unnecessary noise when they leave the premises and prominent, clear notices displayed at all points where staff leave the building must instruct them to respect the needs of local residents and leave the premises and the area quietly.
A noise impact assessment of the licensed activities at the premises shall be carried out to the satisfaction of the licensing authority. Where the assessment indicates that noise control measures are necessary, a scheme shall be submitted to the licensing authority and implemented before the activities take place.
A noise limiting device shall be installed, fitted and maintained in such a manner as to control all sources of amplified music at the premises.
Speakers shall be located and fixed within the premises in a manner so as to minimise disturbance arising from structure borne vibration.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
All children under the age of 16 should be off the premises by 10:30pm at the very latest, save for private family functions held in a separate function room.
All children should be accompanied and supervised by an adult whilst on the premises
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.