Annex 2 - Conditions consistent with the Club operating Schedule
General
Dobcross Band Social Club does not have any history of attracting crime, disorder or nuisance. The following objectives enhance existing arrangements. Anyone entering the club is in view of steward, bar staff and committee members’ present. The steward, bar staff and committee are aware of the Licensing Act 2003 objectives and statutory requirements to comply with the relevant provisions of the act.
The prevention of crime and disorder
Dobcross Band Social Club has never attracted crime or disorder. There is always a minimum of steward, 1 bar staff or 1 committee member present when club opens. The club had adequate exterior lighting. The club rules govern the conduct of members and their guests within the club premises. Admission to the club is confined to members and bone fide guests. Club employees are instructed not to admit members and guests who behave in a drunk and disorderly manner, misconduct is reported to the committee for action under the club discipline code.
Public Safety
The club complies with Health & Safety in Fire Precaution Regulations. Following risk assessment preventative and control measures are in place to ensure the safety of members, guests, employees and entertainers. The club complies with advised capacity limits, fire action notices are posted. Emergency escape routes are clearly posted with emergency lighting in place. Fire extinguishers are properly sited.
The prevention of public nuisance
Notices are displayed near exits requesting all attendees to respect the needs of local residents by leaving the premises and car park quietly. When live or recorded music is played all steps are taken to avoid disturbance to neighboring properties. For members functions a guest list is requested prior to the event.
The protection of children from harm
In the bar area children must be accompanied by an adult. They must be supervised at all times. . No person under 18 years of age is served with alcohol or can use the gaming machines, notices are displayed to this effect. ID required if there is any doubt to a persons age. Steward and staff are instructed in the offence provisions of the Licensing Act 2003 relating to alcohol and the protection of children.
Annex 4 - Embedded Conditions
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.