BlackpoolLicensing Service

Town Centre Streets and Central Promenade

Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1

Completed application 047683 which is a Variation Application for Premises Licence from 07/11/2012 to indefinite

Applicant(s)

Designated Premises Supervisor

Permitted Activities

• a performance of a play
• an exhibition of a film
• 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
• entertainment facilities for making music
• entertainment facilities for dancing
• entertainment of a similar description to that falling within entertainment facilities for making music or dancing
• the sale by retail of alcohol

Additional Conditions

• Annex 1 - Mandatory conditions

   

  Alcohol

   

  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.

   

  Exhibition of Films

   

  8              Where the film classification body is specified in the licence, unless the following applies, admission of children must be restricted in accordance with any recommendations made by that body.

   

  9              Where  -

   

  a)              The film classification body is not specified in the licence,

   

  or

   

  b)              The relevant licensing authority has notified the holder of the licence that this condition is applied to the film in question,

   

                Admission of children must be restricted in accordance with any recommendation made by that licensing authority.

   

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  Annex 2 - Conditions consistent with the Operating Schedule

   

  1              The premises licence shall be operated in conjunction with the attached schedule Appendix LIC / 1 / 1.

   

  2              Lancashire Constabulary Police reserve the right to veto any Licensable Event in the interests of Public Safety.

   

  3              Noise from any form of Regulated Entertainment shall not cause unreasonable disturbance within the nearest sensitive properties.

   

  4              The volume of amplified sound used in connection with any regulated entertainment shall, at all times, be under the control of the Performer / Entertainer.

   

  5              Vibration produced as a result of any regulated entertainment shall not be perceptible in any adjoining or nearby sensitive properties.

   

  6              The premises licence holder will consult with the Police and Licensing teams on events serving alcohol.

   

  7              Personal Licence holder, DPS, will be on site at all times.  A log will be kept of supervisors on site.

   

  8              No entertainment of an adult nature will take place on the premises

   

  9              Alcohol shall only be consumed or served in pre-determined designated areas after consultation with Police.

   

  10              The only off sales permitted are to be unopened, sealed vessels of alcohol.

   

  11              Signs to be displayed in prominent positions informing people of the Town Centre Street Drinking ban.

   

  12              Risk assessments will be carried out by the Licence Holder for every event and shall be available for inspection by an authorised officer or a Responsible Authority.

   

  13              For an event with an anticipated capacity of 500 or more, a detailed risk assessment shall be forwarded to Lancashire Constabulary Licensing Department a minimum of 4 weeks prior to the event unless the event falls on a Bank Holiday weekend, when the notice period will be 6 weeks. The risk assessment will include details of anticipated capacity, number of stewards, the drugs and weapons policies, the proposed alcohol sale and entertainment details, and times during which the event will run.

   

  14              An appropriate number of SIA registered stewards will be on duty for all events in accordance with a risk assessment where alcohol will be on sale for consumption on the premises.

   

  15              Town Centre CCTV recording will be in place at all times when outdoor consumption of alcohol is taking place and will be monitored by trained staff.

   

  16              Door Staff will use the Town Centre Link Radio to inform CCTV of any issues.

   

  17              Waste management will be the responsibility of the event manager and will include adequate provision for regular and safe disposal of rubbish.

   

  18              Random searches will take place at entrances where deemed appropriate.

   

  19              All stewards will be fully briefed before commencing work. All stewards will wear a high visibility jacket or tabard approved by Lancashire Constabulary whilst on duty.

   

  20              Provision of adequate facilities for refreshments, sanitary requirements etc, will be provided in accordance with the Event Safety Guide.

   

  21              The licence holder shall ensure that adequate first aid provision (according to risk assessment) is available at all times events are taking place.

   

  22              There will be clearly advertised collection points for lost children, supervised at all times with fully briefed staff.

   

  23              The use of explosives, pyrotechnics and fireworks of a similar nature, which could cause disturbance in surrounding areas, shall be restricted in accordance with requirements specified by the Council.

   

  24              The volume of amplified sound used in connection with entertainment shall at all times be under the control of the licence holder and the controlling mechanism will be operated from an area inaccessible to the public.

   

  25              The use of glass containers (including bottles) shall not be permitted for the consumption of alcohol. Beverages being served in open containers shall be decanted into plastic or polycarbonate containers.

   

  26              Each designated area which is to be used for the “on” sales and consumption of alcohol shall be fenced off with a maximum of two controlled entrances. These entrances shall be staffed at all times whilst alcohol is available. Any exits from the area shall also be staffed by SIA registered staff.

   

  27              Stewards will marshal all entry/exit points to enclosed areas where alcohol is to be consumed.

   

  28              The licence holder and the DPS shall support and rigorously enforce the Challenge 25 Proof of Age policy. Any person who looks or appears to be under the age of 25 shall be asked to provide identification that they are over the age of 18.

   

  29              Suitable signage shall be prominently displayed in appropriate areas to specify that a Challenge 25 Policy shall be in place.

   

  30              All staff involved in the sale or supply of alcohol shall have received suitable training in relation to the proof of age scheme to be applied upon the site. Records to evidence this shall be made available to an authorised officer upon request. Staff will also be briefed on responsible drinking practices.

   

  31              Clearly visible notices shall be displayed advising those attending that:

   

  i)              Alcohol may not be brought on site

  ii)              It is a condition of entry that customers agree to be searched

  iii)              The Police will be informed if anyone is found in possession of controlled substances or weapons.

  iv)              Any unauthorised alcohol, controlled substances, or weapons found in the possession of any person will be confiscated and handed over to Lancashire Constabulary.

   

  32              Where there is reasonable suspicion that drugs, weapons, or unauthorised alcohol are being carried the licence holder or DPS shall ensure that outer clothing, pockets and bags of those entering the site are searched by a trained staff member of the same sex.

   

  33              The site shall operate a zero tolerance drugs policy. Confiscated and found drugs shall be stored, transferred and disposed in accordance with procedures detailed in the event risk assessments.

   

  34              Regular patrolling by the event stewards shall take place at all times the site is providing alcohol to ensure all incidents of crime and disorder drunkenness and anti-social behaviour are prevented and appropriately dealt with.

   

  35              Contingency plans will be in place for dealing with any major incidents as outlined in the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.

   

  36              Before entry to enclosed venues, appropriate checks will be made of all fire and emergency services by a qualified Health and Safety Officer. These include: unblocked exits, clear escape routes, working emergency lighting, working fire fighting equipment, emergency PA system.

   

  37              At the end of each event, whenever possible, announcements will be made to remind the public of the need to leave the area without causing annoyance, nuisance or disturbance to local residents. Any announcements will also remind customers of the Town Centre Street Drinking Ban, and the need to dispose of any unfinished alcohol.

   

  38              All bottle bins are to be kept secure and any broken glass on site is to be cleared up immediately.

   

  39              The event organiser shall be responsible for the cleaning of each licensed area during and post event in an effective and efficient manner to prevent the accumulation of litter.

   

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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 references PL1612 / 1 / 3, PL1612 / 2 / 3, PL1612 / 3 / 3