Annex 2 - Conditions consistent with the Operating Schedule
1 The Provision of Regulated Entertainment indoors (except 'H' and 'K',) will be permitted for an additional hour on the following occasions:
a) On the Friday to Monday of Easter, May, Spring and August Bank Holidays
b) On Christmas Day and Boxing Day
2 The premises will support and follow the current Nightsafe scheme.
3 The premises will support and follow the drinks promotion protocol agreed with the Blackpool Police.
4 Provision of CCTV both internally and externally.
5 Use of SIA registered door supervisors.
6 Toughened glassware will be used at the premises.
7 Music will be under the control of the Designated Premises Supervisor or his/her appointed representative with limits set out by the Environmental Health Division of the Local Authority - assisted by fitting automatic limiters.
8 Staff and DJs will ask customers to leave the premises quietly.
9 Under 18's are not admitted when bars are open.
10 Challenge 21 / prove 18 scheme in place. The only acceptable identification are a photo driving licence and a passport.
11 The premises shall be operated in participation with the 'Pubwatch' and 'Radiolink' schemes.
12 The premises shall be operated in compliance with the recommendations contained in Safer Clubbing.
13 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.
14 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.
15 Appropriate measures will be taken to ensure staff prevent the removal of bottles or glasses from the curtilage and grounds of the licensed premises.
16 All door staff employed at the entrance / exit of the licensed premises will wear a reflective jacket/tabard of a design approved by the Lancashire Constabulary.
17 The Local Authority CCTV control room will be notified:
a) On any occasion when the premises CCTV or radio system is inoperative.
b) When the CCTV or radio system has been brought back into use
18 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.
19 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.
20 At least one personal licence holder will be available on the licensed premises while the supply or sale of alcohol is being undertaken (who’s identity will be known to all other staff engaged in the supply or sale of alcohol) except in the case of emergency.
21 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.
22 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.
23 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.
24 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.
25 Security arrangements are sufficient to discourage the sale and consumption of drugs and shall ensure such arrangements include regular checks of toilet areas.
26 Any customers known to have been previously convicted of committing criminal offences relating to drugs shall be excluded from the premises.
27 Records of incidents involving the use and / or detection of drugs shall be maintained and those records shall be available for inspection.
28 Confiscated and found drugs shall be stored, disposed, transferred in accordance with procedures agreed with the Lancashire Constabulary.
29 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.
30 Frequent collection of glasses and bottles will be undertaken to ensure that empty containers do not accumulate in or around the licensed premises.
31 A clear, legible and conspicuous notice requesting patrons to avoid causing noise, nuisance or disturbance to local residents shall be displayed at every exit.
32 The applicant shall employ the services of a reputable sound consultant to undertake a detailed noise assessment, which should then be furnished to the Environmental Services Division for their comments and recommendations. The assessment shall have regard to any external noise caused by Mechanical Ventilation and / or Refrigeration Plant and detail any suitable works that may be required to attenuate this noise.
33 Any sound attenuation works should be carried out in accordance with the noise assessment and to the satisfaction of the Head of Environmental Services.
34 Noise from any Regulated Entertainment, Mechanical Ventilation or Refrigeration Plant shall be inaudible within the nearest sensitive properties or, at the discretion of the Local Authority, shall not exceed some other pre-agreed limit, which does not cause unreasonable disturbance to the residents of these properties or their guests.
35 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.
36 Vibration produced as a result of any Regulated Entertainment shall not be perceptible in any adjoining or nearby sensitive properties.
37 All internal lobbied doors to any entrance / exit point, fire exit doors and external windows should be closed during hours of Regulated Entertainment except in the event of an emergency, save for the purposes of access and egress.
38 The Licensee shall ensure that adequate ventilation is provided so as to ensure that cooking, noxious or persistant smells generated at the premises do not cause nuisance to properties within close proximity.
39 The collection and disposal of bottles and refuse should not take place externally between the hours of 22.00 hours and 08.00 hours, so as to minimise disturbance to properties within close proximity.
40 The outdoor courtyard area provides a self contained and secure smoking area which is only accessible through the club. Customers will therefore not smoke outside the Promenade entrance.
41 SIA staff will be employed to monitor the courtyard area.
42 CCTV will be in operation within the courtyard area.
43 There will be no increase in capacity at the premises as a result of the opening of the courtyard area.
44 The courtyard entrance is located close to Queen Street where there are Police resources available.
45 Only drinks served in plastic glasses or bottles will be permitted in the courtyard area.
46 Any regulated entertainment in the outside courtyard area will end at midnight.