Annex 2 - Conditions consistent with the Operating Schedule
1 An additional hour shall be permitted on the day that British Summertime commences.
2 Prior to commencing their employment duties, members of staff will be trained in relation to the Licensing Objectives so as to prevent crime and disorder, prevent public nuisance, promote public safety and promote the protection of children from harm. Said training will be documented and produced to an authorised officer upon request.
3 In the absence of the Designated Premises Supervisor, another personal licence holder (whose identity should be known to other members of staff) should be nominated to deputise for him or her.
4 An incident book shall be maintained at the premises and will record details of:
i. All incidents of crime and disorder
ii. Refused sales to drunken persons;
iii. A record of any person refused admission or asked to leave the premises;
iv. Details of occasions upon which the Police have been called to the premises;
v. The use of or discovery of drugs.
Said book must be made available for inspection by an authorised officer upon request.
5 Admittance to the cabaret theatre for patrons shall only be by way of a ticket (which may be purchased on the door up to midnight each day) for a seat at a table unless patrons are attending a pre-booked private function. On the occasions when the premises are to be used for pre-booked events, conferences and functions, at least seven days prior notification will be given to the Police who will have the power of veto, such power not to be exercised unreasonably.
6 There will be a "Challenge 25" scheme in operation at the premises, requiring any individual who appears to be under the age of 25 to provide identification to prove that they are over the age of eighteen. In the event that the individual is unable to provide said identification, then the sale of alcohol will be refused. The only forms of identification which we be accepted as proof of age are:
- a valid UK Passport;
- a valid UK photocard driving licence;
- A PASS card; and / or,
- any other form of identification previously agreed with representatives from the Blackpool Police Licensing Unit.
All staff who are involved with the sale of alcohol will receive training in relation to the "Challenge 25" scheme prior to commencing their employment duties and on at least one occasion every three months thereafter. Said training will be documented and produced to an authorised officer upon request.
7 CCTV will be installed internally and externally at the premises and will comply with the following:
The CCTV system shall be installed, maintained and operated to the reasonable satisfaction of Lancashire Constabulary. All public areas of the premises are to be covered by the system, with the exception of the toilets. The system will incorporate a camera covering each of the entrance doors and will be capable of providing an image which is regarded as identification standard.
The system will display on any recording the correct time and date of the recording.
The system will make recordings during all hours the premises are open to the public.
Recording shall be held for a minimum of 28 days after the recording is made and will be made available to an authorised officer upon request.
The system will record images of the head and shoulders of all persons entering the premises.
8 A staff member who is conversant with the operation of the CCTV system will be on the premises at all times the premises are open to the public. This staff member will be able to show recent data or footage with the absolute minimum of delay when requested by an authorised officer.
9 The Licence Holder shall notify the Police Licensing Unit on any occasion when the CCTV 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.
10 Appropriate signage alerting customers to CCTV recording shall be displayed in conspicuous positions on the premises.
11 Annual documented maintenance checks of the CCTV system, including the recording system will be undertaken by the Licence Holder to ensure that the system is in good working order and fit for purpose.
12 The premises will be operated in conjunction with the local Pubwatch Scheme (where such a scheme is in operation).
13 Notices shall be displayed in a prominent position at the entrance to the premises advising patrons that it is a condition of entry that they agree to be searched and that any individual found to be in possession of a weapon or controlled substances shall be detained and reported to the Police.
14 Prior to the carrying on of licensable activities, a risk assessment will be carried out. An appropriate number of SIA registered door supervisors shall be utilised in accordance with said risk assessment, which will be documented and made available to an authorised officer upon request. As a minimum, whenever licensable activities are taking place at the premises, at least two SIA registered door supervisors shall be utilised at the premises, at least one of whom will be situated at the entrance to the premises from the street.
15 A record must be kept on the premises of every person employed at the premises as a door supervisor. The record must contained the following information:
i. Name and address;
ii. Date of birth;
iii. SIA licence number;
iv. Time duty commenced and time duty terminated.
Said record must be made available for inspection upon demand by an authorised officer.
16 The management will ensure that patrons do not leave the premises with any open vessels containing alcohol.
17 Only vessels made of toughened glass or any equivalent material previously agreed in writing with representatives of Blackpool Police Licensing Unit will be utilised at the premises.
18 Whenever any form of regulated entertainment is taking place, regular assessments will be made of noise coming from the premises and steps taken to reduce the level of noise where it is likely to cause a disturbance to any local residents.
19 There shall be adequate supervision and control over any external areas of the premises to prevent any disturbance to any residents in the vicinity of the premises.
20 Bottles and glasses will not be disposed of outdoors between the hours of 22:00 and 08:00.
21 Notices will be displayed at public exits, in a clear and prominent position, requesting that patrons respect the needs of any local residents and leave the premises and the area quietly.
22 Signs will be displayed in prominent positions around the premises encouraging smoking customers to utilise the smoking area situated on the first floor.
23 Children shall be excluded from the premises on occasions which are deemed appropriate by the management.
24 Persons under the age of fourteen will not be permitted on the premises unless accompanied by a responsible adult.
25 No under 18s will be permitted in the bar area. Such area will be clearly delineated and the message conveyed by signage.
26 On the occasions when the premises will be utilised for family orientated entertainment the following will apply:
a. No children will be admitted unless accompanied by an adult
b. External signage will make it clear that the premises are being used for family entertainment and entry will be conditional upon appropriate behaviour
c. Family sessions will conclude at the time advertised at the entrance (after which time the premises will be cleared and prepared for the evening session)
d. Any member of the entertainment team of floor staff in potential contact with children will have a requirement to be CRB checked (enhanced) before commencing employment.
27 The premises will operate primarily as an entertainment venue for cabaret, theatre and shows with additional use for pre-booked events, conferences and functions.
28 The sale of alcohol will be ancillary to the concepts described above.
29 There is to be no change in the concept without prior discussion with the police and responsible authorities and an appropriate application being lodged for a variation of this concept condition.
30 There will be no admission to the premises after midnight.
31 Entry to the premises will be by ticket only either paid for in advance or at the door of the premises with a minimum price of £3.00 save for:
a. Entry to family orientated sessions between 11.00 and 19.00
b. Events, conferences or functions booked at least seven days in advance
c. Persons who have pre-booked tickets and are on the official guest list or are considered VIP entrants (in which case full details will be recorded and retained for inspection by any representative of the responsible authorities).
32 The safe risk assessed occupancy of the premises (excluding staff) will be established based on different furniture layout styles or a combination of them (with a maximum occupancy of 632 persons).
33 The licence holder will adhere to their outside management, smoking and dispersal policies.
34 There shall be no sexual entertainment on the premises.
Conditions specific to the Round Room Function Suite:
35 The maximum occupancy of this area will be 120. Seating will be provided for all 120 patrons.
36 Admission will only be permitted to:
a. Customers who have purchased a ticket for a show at the premises
b. Members of the venue membership scheme
c. Customers whose names appear on a guest list, with any such customers having booked in advance.
d. Attendees of a pre-booked function.