Annex 1 - Mandatory conditions
20 Mandatory condition: exhibition of films
(1) Where a club premises certificate 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).
Annex 2 - Conditions consistent with the Club operating Schedule
General - all four licensing objectives
Club management, steward and bar staff are informed of the licensing act 2003 objectives and statutory requirement to comply with all relevant provisions of the act.
The prevention of crime and disorder
Club constitution includes rules governing the conduct of members and their guests within and adjacent to the club premises. Admission to the club is confined to members and bona fide guests. Admission is controlled by the members of the committee the steward. Club employees are instructed not to admit or serve members and guests who behave in a drunk or disorderly fashion. Misconduct is reported to the committee to consider action under the club’s disciplinary code.
Public safety
The club complies with health and safety and fire precautions regulations. Following risk assessment, preventative and control measures are in place to ensure the safety of members, guests, employees and entertainers while on the premises. The club complies with advised capacity limits. Fire action notices are posted : emergency escape routes are sign posted.
The prevention of public nuisance
Signage is displayed near exits requesting members and guests to respect the needs of local residents by quietly leaving the premises and car park. When live music or recorded music is played all reasonable steps are taken to avoid disturbances to neighbouring properties.
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 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 protection of children from harm
Persons under age 18 are only allowed in the club if accompanied by an adult member. Children are not allowed to be served alcohol, play the gaming machine under any circumstances. Door control ensures that children seeking admission to the club for any purpose are accompanied by an adult member. Young adults applying for membership must satisfy the committee that they are over 18, if necessary producing proof of age. Accompanied children and grandchildren of members and their guests may attend a private party in the concert room. Committee members, the club steward and other members of staff are instructed in the offence provisions of the licensing act 2003 relating to alcohol and the protection of children.
Alcohol shall not be sold or supplied except during permitted hours.
In this condition, permitted hours means:
Club premises
f. On New Year’s Eve from the end of permitted hours on New Year’s Eve to the start of permitted hours on the following day (or, if there are no permitted hours on the following day, midnight on 31st December).
The above restrictions do not prohibit the supply to, or consumption by, any person of alcohol in any premises where they are residing.
S.166 LA 1964
Club premises Alcohol shall not be sold or supplied unless it is paid for before or at the time when it is sold or supplied, except alcohol sold or supplied with and for consumption at a meal supplied at the same time, consumed with the meal and paid for together with the meal.