Annex 2 - Conditions consistent with the Operating Schedule
1 The non-standard timings permitted for the provision of Regulated Entertainment 'F' and 'J' in Finns and The Sanctuary are as follows:
a) On the Friday to Monday of Easter, May, Spring and August Bank Holidays 11.00 to 05.00 hours the following day
b) On Christmas Day and Boxing Day 11.00 to 05.00 hours the following day
At New Year the provision of Regulated Entertainment in Finns and The Sanctuary is permitted:
a) Regulated Entertainment 'E' is permitted from 11.00 hours on New Year's Eve to 04.00 hours the day following New Year's Day
b) Regulated Entertainment 'F' and 'J' are permitted from 11.00 hours on New Year's Eve to 05.00 hours the day following New Year's Day
The Opening Hours permitted in Finns are:
a) On the Friday to Monday of Easter, May, Spring and August Bank Holidays 11.00 to 06.00 hours the following day
b) On Christmas Day and Boxing Day 11.00 to 06.00 hours the following day
c) At New Year the premises are permitted to to remain open from 11.00 hours New Year's Eve to 06.00 hours the day following New Year's Day
The Opening Hours permitted in the Sanctuary are:
a) On the Friday to Monday of Easter, May, Spring and August Bank Holidays 10.00 to 06.00 hours the following day
b) On Christmas Day and Boxing Day 10.00 to 06.00 hours the following day
c) At New Year the premises are permitted to to remain open from 10.00 hours New Year's Eve to 06.00 hours the day following New Year's Day
Persons attending functions at the hotel are permitted to remain on the premises to 02.00 hours the following day.
2 The premises will support and follow the Nightsafe scheme.
3 The premises will support and follow the drinks promotion scheme agreed for blackpool.
4 Provision of CCTV internally and externally.
5 Use of SIA registered door supervisors.
6 Use of toughened glassware throughout.
7 Music is to be under the control of the licence holder or their appointed representative.
8 Level limiters fitted to amplifiers.
9 Notices and staff asking customers to leave quietly.
10 Under 18's not allowed in the Public Bars.
11 Challenge 21 will be enforced at the premises. Any person who looks or appears to be under the age of 21 shall be asked to provide identification that they are over the age of 18. The following are the only forms of identification acceptable: -
i. UK photo driving licence
ii. Passport
iii. Proof of Age Standards Scheme Card
12 Staff training in place and records kept in relation to serving under 18's.
13 Hotel guests children must be accompanied in the first floor bar. Except for the Sanctuary Bar, when it is operating as a cafe bar or being used as a (pre booked) function room, children are not allowed in the ground floor bars.
14 Noise from any Regulated Entertainment, Mechanical Ventilation, Refrigeration Plant or Licensed Gaming Machines 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.
15 The volume of amplified sound used in connection with any Regulated 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.
16 Vibration produced as a result of any Regulated Entertainment shall not be perceptible in any adjoining or nearby sensitive properties.
17 All internal lobbied doors to any entrance / exit point, fire exit doors and external windows should be closed during hours of any Regulated Entertainment except in the event of an emergency, save for the purposes of access and egress.
18 The collection and disposal of bottles and refuse shall not take place externally between the hours of 22.00 and 08.00 hours.
19 There shall be placed at all exit points from the premises in a place where they can be seen and easily read by the public, clear and legible notices requiring customers to leave the premises and the area quietly so as to minimise disturbance to properties within closed proximity.
20 The premises shall be operated in participation with the ‘Pubwatch’ and ‘Radiolink’ schemes.
21 The premises shall be operated in compliance with the recommendations contained in Safer Clubbing.
22 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.
23 Appropriate measures will be taken to ensure staff prevent the removal of bottles and glasses from the curtilage and grounds of the licensed premises.
24 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.
25 The 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.
26 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.
27 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.
28 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.
29 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.
30 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.
31 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.
32 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.
33 Security arrangements are sufficient to discourage the sale and consumption of drugs and shall ensure such arrangements include regular checks of toilet areas.
34 Any customers known to have been previously convicted of committing criminal offences relating to drugs shall be excluded from the premises.
35 Records of incidents involving the use and / or detection of drugs shall bew maintained and those records shall be available for inspection.
36 Confiscated and found drugs shall stored, disposed, transferred in accordance with procedures agreed with the Lancashire Constabulary.
37 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.
38 During the final hour of daily trading the licence holder and the Designated Premises Supervisor shall ensure that 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.
39 Frequent collection of glasses and bottles will be undertaken to ensure that empty containers do not unreasonably accumulate in or around the licensed premises.
40 A clear, legible and conspicuous notice reqesting patrons to avoid causing noise, nuisance or disturbance to local residents shall be displayed at every exit.
Further conditions that only apply to the Sanctuary Bar
1 When operating as a cafe bar:
a) A temporary screen will be placed in the bar and children will only be allowed access to the area as indicated (in green) on the plan.
b) A waiter/waitress service will be used.
2 When operating as a cafe bar or being used for a (pre booked) function, children must be accompanied by an adult.