Annex 2 - Conditions consistent with the Operating Schedule
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.
The premises shall be operated in participation with the ‘Pubwatch’ and ‘Radiolink’ (if applicable) schemes.
The premises shall be operated in compliance with the recommendations contained in Safer Clubbing.
All staff to have received 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.
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.
Appropriate measures will be taken to ensure staff prevent the removal of bottles or glasses from the curtilage and grounds of the licensed premises.
All door staff employed at the entrance / exit of the licensed premises will wear a reflective jacket/tabard or other badge of a design approved by the Lancashire Constabulary.
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.
The Local Authority CCTV control room will be notified:
a) On any occasion when the premises CCTV or radio system is operative.
b) When the CCTV or radio system has been brought back into use
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.
Only toughened glass vessels are used to dispense beverages to customers.
At least one personal licence holder will be available on the licensed premises while the supply or sale of alcohol is being undertaken for the hours granted in the variation (who’s identity will be known to all other staff engaged in the supply or sale of alcohol) except in the case of emergency.
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.
Adequate first aid provision is available at all times the premises are being operated.
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.
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.
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.
Security arrangements are sufficient to discourage the sale and consumption of drugs and shall ensure such arrangements include regular checks of toilet areas.
Records of incidents involving the use and/or detection of drugs shall be maintained and those records shall be available for inspection.
Confiscated and found drugs shall be stored, disposed, transferred in accordance with procedures agreed with the Lancashire Constabulary.
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.
The volume of amplified sound used in connection with entertainment shall at all times be under the control of the licensee or management and the controlling mechanism shall be operated from a part of the premises inaccessible to the public.
Frequent collection of glasses and bottles will be undertaken to ensure that empty containers do not accumulate in or around the licensed premises.
Any person employed as a licensed door supervisor will clearly display his name badge at all times whilst on duty.
No customers carrying open bottles upon entry shall be admitted to the premises at any time the premises are open to the public.
The licence holder shall comply with reasonable requests of the Fire Officer or Building Control Officer.
Prominent, clear and legible notices shall be displayed at all exits requesting the public respect the needs of local residents and leave the premises and the area quietly.
Noise or vibration shall not emanate from the premises so as to cause a nuisance to nearby properties.
Children under the age of 16 shall not be permitted to enter the premises after 1900.