Annex 2 - Conditions consistent with the Operating Schedule
1 An additional hour shall be added to the terminal opening hour and permitted hours for activities B, C, E, F, G, H, I, J, K and L on the mornings of Friday to Monday inclusive of an official English Bank Holiday weekend, and on the morning that British Summer Time commences.
2 Opening hours shall be extended from 1000 on 31st December to 0230 on 2nd January (0330 if 1st January falls on a Friday or Saturday).
3 The hours for actvities B, C, E, F, G, H, I, J, K and L shall extend from 1000 on 31st December to 0200 on 2nd January, if 2nd January falls on Sunday to Thursday inclusive.
4 The premises are operated in accordance with the principles outlined by the ‘Nightsafe’ Initiative, as are relevant to those premises, and indicated in the associated leaflet.
5 The premises shall be operated in participation with the ‘Pubwatch’ and ‘Radiolink’ schemes.
6 The premises shall be operated in compliance with the recommendations contained in Safer Clubbing.
7 All staff shall receive suitable training in relation to the proof of age scheme to be applied upon the premises. Records to evidence this will be made available to an authorised officer upon request.
8 An adequate number of Licensed door supervisors will be on duty as appropriate to any risk assessment and in accordance with the guidance under the ‘Nightsafe’ scheme.
9 Appropriate measures will be taken to ensure staff prevent the removal of bottles or glasses from the curtilage and grounds of the licensed premises.
10 The premises are to be equipped with a closed circuit television system, which is appropriate to its purpose and provided and maintained to the satisfaction of the enforcement Authorities.
11 The Police Licensing Unit shall be notified on any occasion when the CCTV or radio system is to be inoperative for a period in excess of one working day and shall provide a certificate from a competent person stating the reason for the system being inoperative and the measures which have been taken to satisfy the licence conditions.
12 The Radiolink equipment will be ‘live’ and will be monitored by the Head Doorman or another responsible person while the licensed premises are open for business.
13 Only toughened glass vessels are used to dispense beverages to customers.
14 At least one personal licence holder will be available on the licensed premises while the supply or sale of alcohol is being undertaken (whose identity will be known to all other staff engaged in the supply or sale of alcohol) except in the case of emergency.
15 Another member of staff shall be nominated to act for the Designated Premises Supervisor, in their absence, whose identity is known by all other staff when such absence occurs.
16 Adequate first aid provision is available at all times to include having at least one trained first-aider on the premises at all times the premises are being operated.
17 Risk assessments carried out by or on behalf of the Licence holder which relate to a licensing objective will be available for inspection by an officer or a Responsible Authority.
18 The premises shall maintain a drinks pricing policy which complies with any Local Authority resolution made in accordance with approval from the Licensees Forum or any successor liaison body recognised by the Licensing Authority.
19 Where there is reasonable suspicion that drugs are being carried, the licensee shall ensure that the outer clothing, pockets and bags of those entering the venue are searched by a trained staff member of the same sex.
20 Clearly visible notices, in a form prescribed by the Council, shall be displayed advising those attending that 1. It is a condition of entry that customers agree to be searched and 2. Police will be informed if anyone is found in possession of controlled substances or weapons.
21 Security arrangements are sufficient to discourage the sale and consumption of drugs and shall ensure such arrangements include regular checks of toilet areas.
22 Any customers known to have been previously convicted of committing criminal offences relating to drugs shall be excluded from the premises.
23 Records of incidents involving the use and/or detection of drugs shall be maintained and those records shall be available for inspection.
24 Confiscated and found drugs shall be stored, disposed, transferred in accordance with procedures agreed with the Lancashire Constabulary.
25 A drugs prevention strategy for the venue shall be developed and applied. The strategy shall include arrangements for the location of posters and the distribution of other information relating to drugs risks, the dangers associated with drugs and the legal provisions relating to drug use.
26 During the final hour of daily trading appropriate announcements are made or images are projected to remind patrons of the need to leave the premises without causing annoyance, nuisance or disturbance to local residents and to advise patrons of any taxi free-phone or collection arrangements available upon the premises.
27 Frequent collection of glasses and bottles will be undertaken to ensure that empty containers do not accumulate in or around the licensed premises.
28 A clear, legible and conspicuous notice requesting patrons to avoid causing noise, nuisance or disturbance to local residents shall be displayed at every exit.
29 There will be no irresponsible drinks promotions which may encourage binge drinking.
30 There will be annual testing and inspection of the gas installation, emergency lighting, electrical installation and fire alarm system at the premises by qualified engineers.
31 Doors and windows are to remain closed during provision of any entertainment.
32 Door supervisors will monitor customers queuing to gain entry to the premises and will use approved management methods towards any patrons causing a disturbance.
33 All external lighting on signage will be turned off 30 minutes after the terminal hour for sale of alcohol.
34 No outside bins are to be emptied after 2300.
35 Children under the age of 16 years are only allowed in the family room.
36 The Challenge 21 policy will be in operation at all times the premises are open.
37 A search policy will be implemented and in operation as agreed with the Police while licensable activities are taking place.
38 There is a zero tolerance drugs policy in operation as per the statutory guidance.