BlackpoolLicensing Service

Dreamgirls

53 Albert Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 4PW

Completed application 045876 which is a Suspended (non-payment of ARF) for Premises Licence from 04/06/2012 to indefinite

Applicant(s)

Designated Premises Supervisor

Permitted Activities

• a performance of live music
• any playing of recorded music
• a performance of dance
• entertainment of a similar description to that falling within a performance of live music, any playing of recorded music or a performance of dance
• provision of late night refreshment
• the supply of alcohol

Additional Conditions

• Annex 1 - Mandatory conditions

   

  1              No supply of alcohol may be made under the premises licence -

   

  a)              At a time when there is no designated premises supervisor in respect of the premises licence,

   

  or

   

  b)              At a time when the designated premises supervisor does not hold a personal licence or his personal licence is suspended.

   

  2              Every supply of alcohol under the premise licence must be made or authorised by a person who holds a personal licence.

   

  3              The responsible person shall take all reasonable steps to ensure that staff on relevant premises do not carry out, arrange or participate in any irresponsible promotions in relation to the premises.

   

  An irresponsible promotion means any one or more of the following activities, or substantially similar activities, carried on for the purpose of encouraging the sale or supply of alcohol for consumption on the premises in a manner which carries a significant risk of leading or contributing to crime and disorder, prejudice to public safety, public nuisance, or harm to children -

   

  a.              Games or other activities which require or encourage, or are designed to require or encourage individuals to -

  i.              Drink a quantity of alcohol within a time limit (other than to drink alcohol sold or supplied on the premises before the cessation of the period in which the responsible person is authorised to sell or supply alcohol), or

  ii.              Drink as much alcohol as possible (whether within a time limit or otherwise);

  b.              Provision of unlimited or unspecified quantities of alcohol free or for a fixed or discounted fee to the public or to a group defined by a particular characteristic (other than any promotion or discount available to an individual in respect of alcohol for consumption at a table meal, as defined by section 159 of the Act);

  c.              Provision of free or discounted alcohol or any other thing as a prize to encourage or reward the purchase and consumption of alcohol over a period of 24 hours or less;

  d.              Provision of free or discounted alcohol in relation to the viewing on the premises of a sporting event, where that provision is dependant on -

  i.              The outcome of a race, competition or other event or process, or

  ii.              The likelihood of anything occurring or not occurring;

   

  4              The responsible person shall ensure that no alcohol is dispensed directly by one person into the mouth of another (other than where that other person is unable to drink without assistance by reason of a disability).

   

  5              The responsible person shall ensure that free tap water is provided on request to customers where it is reasonably available.

   

  6              The premises licence holder or club premises certificate holder shall ensure that an age verification policy applies to the premises in relation to the sale or supply of alcohol. The policy must require individuals who appear to the responsible person to be under 18 year of age (or such older age as may be specified in the policy) to produce on request, before being served alcohol, identification bearing their photograph, date of birth and a holographic mark.

   

  7              The responsible person shall ensure that -

  a.              Where any of the following alcoholic drink is sold or supplied for consumption on the premises (other than alcoholic drinks sold or supplied having been made up in advance ready for sale or supply in a securely closed container) it is available to customers in the following measures -

  i.              Beer or cider: ½ pint;

  ii.              Gin, rum, vodka or whisky: 25ml or 35ml; and

  iii. Still wine in a glass: 125ml; and

  b.              Customers are made aware of the availability of these measures.

   

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  Annex 2 - Conditions consistent with the Operating Schedule

   

  1              Staff and performers will undertake conflict management training.

   

  2              Hand held metal detectors will be used at the premises.

   

  3              The premises will operate a random search policy as a condition of entry and signage will be displayed to this effect.

   

  4              The premises will be equipped with a fully serviced and maintained fire detection system with monthly operation testing.

   

  5              The premises will be equipped with fully serviced and appropriate fire fighting equipment, and staff will be trained in fire awareness and equipment usage.

   

  6              A tally counter system will control access and egress to / from the premises.

   

  7              A Challenge 21 scheme will be in operation at the premises and staff will be trained in the scheme.

   

  8              Noise from any regulated entertainment, mechanical ventilation or refrigeration plant will be inaudible at the nearest noise sensitive premises or, at the discretion of the Local Authority, shall not exceed some other pre-agreed limit, which does not cause unreasonable disturbance.

   

  9              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 customers. Music levels at the premises will be set by an acoustic engineer.

   

  10              All external windows, fire doors and internal doors leading into the licensed area which by their opening would allow noise from regulated entertainment to escape externally and cause disturbance to the occupants of the nearest noise sensitive premises, should remain closed during the provision of the said regulated entertainment except when being used as an escape route in the event of an emergency.

   

  11              The removal and movement of rubbish, bottles and beer barrels from the premises and subsequent storage externally to the building prior to collection shall be undertaken between 08.00 and 22.00 hours only to prevent disturbance to the occupants of the nearest noise sensitive premises from such activities.

   

  12              There shall be placed at all exit points from the premises in a place where they can be seen and easily read by customers, clear and legible notices requiring patrons to leave the premises and the area quietly so as to minimise disturbance.

   

  13              The Premises Licence holder shall ensure that adequate ventilation is provided so as to ensure that cooking, noxious or persistent smells generated at the premises do not cause nuisance to properties within close proximity.

   

  14              All external smoking areas provided for the premises shall be located in such a position, so that any associated use does not cause a nuisance to any nearby noise sensitive properties. Suitable external receptacles shall be provided for the disposal of all discarded smoking related litter, so as to prevent waste litter being deposited onto the highway.

   

  15              The lease for the premises at 53 Albert Road will be transferred to the new premises licence holder within four months of the grant of the premises licence.

   

  16              A current list of all persons authorised to sell alcohol shall be kept on the premises. All staff shall receive training as to their responsibilities under the Licensing Act and a record shall be kept for inspection.

   

  17              When dancing takes place, there shall be a minimum of two SIA registered door supervisors on duty. Door supervisors monitoring the entrance to the premises shall wear a high visibility jacket or tabard. A door register and incident book shall be kept on the premises which shall contain full personal details of all supervisors on duty including the time of commencement and termination of duty. An incident book will be maintained, in which shall be recorded:

   

                i. All incidents of crime and disorder

                ii. Refused sales to suspected under age / drunken persons

                iii. A record of any person refused admission or asked to leave the premises

                iv. Details of occasions upon which the Police are called to the premises

                v. The use or discovery of drugs

   

                These records will be available for inspection by a Police Officer or authorised person.

   

  18              CCTV shall be installed which will cover internally and externally the entrance doors and public areas of the premises and it shall be operative at all times when the premises are open to the public. Images, which shall be of evidential quality, shall be retained for a minimum of 28 days. There shall be at least one member of staff on duty who will be conversant with the system and be capable of downloading images as and when necessary. Appropriate signage indicating the presence of CCTV shall be displayed.

   

  19              Bi-annually documented maintenance checks of the CCTV system, including the recording system, will be undertaken by the Designated Premises Supervisor to ensure that the system is in good working order and fit for purpose.

   

  20              A drug strategy shall be in operation which shall include the displaying of relevant posters, the regular examination of toilet areas. Confiscated or found drugs shall be stored and disposed of in accordance with procedures agreed with Lancashire Constabulary.

   

  21              Staff will be trained in drugs awareness.

   

  22              Drug detection torches will be used.

   

  23              The premises shall be a member of the local Pubwatch scheme where one is in operation.

   

  24              Persons shall not be allowed to leave the premises in possession of glasses or bottles. Notices will be displayed informing customers accordingly.               Signage will be displayed reminding patrons of the 'Designated Public Place Order' and the penalties on conviction.

   

  25              No persons under the age of 18 shall be allowed on the premises when open for business.

   

  26              A personal licence holder shall be available either in person or available by telephone when the premises are open to the public. In the absence of the Designated Premises Supervisor a staff member shall be nominated to act on his/her behalf.

   

  27              Adequate first aid provision is available at all times to include having at least one trained in first-aid on the premises at all times the premises are being operated.

   

  28              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.

   

  29              All performers to produce photographic identification to the premises licence holder to prove that they are over the age of 18. The licence holder is to keep copies of such ID on the premises which should be produced upon request to a Police Officer or authorised officer. Valid forms of ID are a PASS card, Photographic Driving Licence or Passport.

   

  30              All performers to sign a register which shall contain the full name of each performer on duty and include the time of commencement and termination of duty. These records will be available for inspection by a Police Officer or authorised person.

   

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  Annex 3 - Conditions attached after a hearing by the licensing authority

   

  Not applicable

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  Annex 4 - Plans

   

  See attached reference PL1864 / 1 / 1