BlackpoolLicensing Service

Georgian / Hollies Hotel

82 - 90 Albert Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 4PR

Completed application 039435 which is a Variation Application for Premises Licence from 05/04/2011 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
• 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
• provision of late night refreshment
• the sale by retail 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              No entertainment of an adult or sexual nature will take place on the premises.

   

  2              The licence holder and DPS shall ensure only toughened glass vessels are used to dispense beers to customers, and ensure that empty bottles are stored safely to prevent unauthorised access.

   

  3              The licence holder shall erect signage advising that no alcohol shall be taken and consumed off the premises and no alcohol may be purchased for persons under 18 years of age.

   

  4              Signage will be displayed in prominent locations adjacent to exits advising patrons about the street drinking ban.

   

  5              The licence holder and DPS shall nominate another person to act as DPS in their absence, all staff shall be aware of the identity of the deputy.

   

  6              Frequent collection of glasses and bottles shall be undertaken in and around the licensed area.

   

  7              Free cold drinking water will be available upon request. Adequate supplies of soft drinks and bottled water shall be on sale at the bars.

   

  8              Notices shall be displayed requesting patrons to avoid causing noise or nuisance to nearby properties when entering and exiting the building. This shall include staff leaving late at night and arriving early in the morning.

   

  9              The placing of refuse such as bottles to take place between the hours of 0800 and 2000 to prevent disturbance to nearby premises.

   

  10              Music and entertainment to be monitored on a regular basis with a noise meter, and regular readings to be recorded.

   

  11              Children are only allowed in the licensed area when accompanied by an adult.

   

  12              Noise from any regulated entertainment 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 to local residents

   

  13              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.

   

  14              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 local residents, 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.

   

  15              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 20.00 hours only to prevent disturbance to local residents from such activities.

   

  16              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 minimize disturbance to local residents.

   

  17              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.

   

  18              Licensable activities are permitted for residents and non-residents attending a pre-booked function only.

   

  19              Intoxicants shall be sold/supplied only to: (a) Persons residing there and their private friends, bona fide entertained by them at their own expense and for consumption by such persons or their private friends on the premises. (b)  Persons attending bona fide pre-arranged functions by invitation only.

   

  20              The terminal hour for sale of alcohol to non residents attending pre-arranged functions is 1am.

   

  21              Each person booking a function will be asked to sign a contract detailing all expectations of parties concerned which will include upholding all licensing objectives.

   

  22              Functions are likely to be weddings, anniversaries and funerals etc. The premises licence holder does not intend to hold parties for young people.

   

  23              The licence holder and/or DPS is to support and rigorously enforce the Challenge 21 Proof of Age policy. 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: photo driving licence; passport; Proof of Age Standards Scheme Card; any other locally or nationally approved form of identification which may be introduced in the future. If no suitable identification is provided, sale of alcohol to them will be refused. Signs promoting this policy shall be prominently displayed at public entrances and alcohol sales areas.

   

  24              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.

   

  25              CCTV, which complies with the following criteria, will be installed at the premises:

   

  a.              The CCTV system shall be installed, maintained and operated to the reasonable satisfaction of Lancashire Constabulary. 

  b.              The system shall display on any recording the correct time and date of the recording.

  c.              The system shall be recording during all hours the premises is open to the public.

  d.              VCR tapes or digital recording shall be held for a minimum of 30 days after the recording is made and will be made available to the Police for inspection upon request.   

  e.              The system shall, as a minimum, record images of the head and shoulders of all persons entering the premises. 

  f.              A staff member who is conversant with the operation of the CCTV system will be on the premises at all times that the club is open to the public. This staff member will be able to show police or any authorised person recent data or footage with the absolute minimum of delay when requested.

   

  26              Risk assessments carried out by or on behalf of the Licence holder which relate to a licensing objective will be available for inspection by a police officer or any authorised officer of a responsible authority.

   

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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 PL1786 / 1 / 1