Annex 2 - Conditions consistent with the Operating Schedule
1 The licence holder is to support and rigorously enforce a 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. The following are the only forms of identification acceptable:
i. UK photo driving licence
ii. Passport
iii. Proof of age Standards Scheme card
2 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.
3 No person under the age of 18 will be allowed to sell alcohol.
4 A clear, legible and conspicuous notice requesting patrons to avoid causing noise, nuisance or disturbance to local residents shall be displayed at every exit.
5 Access of spirits will be restricted to the secure staff area and sale and supply will be by assistant only.
6 The premises are operated in accordance with the principles outlined by the ‘Nightsafe’ Initiative, as are relevant to those premises, and indicated in the associated leaflet.
7 The wall between the shop and 149 Palatine Road shall be soundproofed.
8 Litter bins are to be provided by the licence holder.
9 The premises will be equipped with a closed circuit television system appropriate to the business and approved by the enforcement authorities.
10 CCTV will be installed internally and externally at the premises and will comply with the following:
(i) 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.
(ii) The system will display on any recording the correct time and date of the recording.
(iii) The system will make recordings during all hours that the premises are open to the public.
(iv) The VCR tapes or digital recording will be held for a minimum of 31 days and 28 days respectively after the recording is made and will be made available to the police or any authorized persons acting for a responsible authority for inspection upon request.
(v) The system will, as a minimum, record images of the head and shoulders of all persons entering the premises.
11 A staff member who is conversant with the operation of the CCTV system will be on the premises at all times that the premises are open to the public. This staff member will be able to show police recent data or footage with the absolute minimum of delay, when requested.
12 The Licence Holder or Designated Premises Supervisor will 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.
13 Appropriate signs informing customers that CCTV is recording will be displayed in conspicuous positions on the premises.
14 Monthly documented maintenance checks of the CCTV system, including the recording system, will be carried out by the Designated Premises Supervisor to ensure that the system is in good working order and fit for purpose.
15 A refusals book will be used to record all occasions on which a sale of alcohol has been refused.
16 The licence holder and designated premises supervisor will join the Town Centre Off-Licence forum or such alternate organization as approved by the Licensing Department of Blackpool Council.
17 Any person involved in the supply of alcohol after 1800 hours shall be the holder of a personal licence
18 Staff will receive refresher training in respect of the proof of age policy at least every 4 months. The licence holder will keep documentary records of such training.