Annex 2 - Conditions consistent with the Operating Schedule
In relation to licensable activities throughout the area of the whole premises:
1 No entertainment of an adult nature will take place on the premises.
2 Alcohol may only be supplied in the Festival Headlands area within Zone 4 of the attached plans.
3 Monthly Safety Advisory Group meetings will be held, chaired by Blackpool Marketing Company, at which the emergency services are fully briefed on the upcoming events for the year.
4 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.
5 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.
6 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 company organising the event and their relevant contact details, the proposed DPS, and drugs and weapons policies. Copies of these risk assessments with details of the event shall also be provided to Blackpool RNLI, Central Promenade, Blackpool, regarding Health and Safety due to the proximity of the sea.
7 In relation to any event the Premises Licence Holder shall follow the principles within The Event Safety Guide - A Guide to Health, Safety and Welfare At Music and Similar Events - HSG 195, Published by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) 1999 ISBN 0 7176 2453
8 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.
9 An appropriate number of stewards and/or police officers will be on duty for all events in accordance with a risk assessment and for events at which an attendance over 500 persons could be anticipated this shall be in accordance with the Event Safety Guide).
10 A clear chain of command will be in place and where appropriate, Gold / Silver / Bronze command, in accordance with Police guidelines for events over 499 spectators.
11 CCTV recording will be in place where practicable.
12 Waste management will be the responsibility of the event manager and will include adequate provision for regular and safe disposal of rubbish.
13 Random searches will take place at entrances where deemed appropriate.
14 All stewards will be fully briefed before commencing work and will be made highly visible by wearing hi-vis jackets during events.
15 Provision of adequate facilities for refreshments, sanitary requirements etc, will be provided in accordance with the Event Safety Guide.
16 The licence holder shall ensure that adequate first aid provision (according to risk assessment) is available at all times events are taking place.
17 There will be a clear, effective means of communication with the audience at all times and pre-determined announcements in case of an emergency.
18 In the event of strobe lighting or similar the audience will be notified before the start of the event.
19 There will be clearly advertised collection points for lost children, supervised at all times with fully briefed staff.
20 Stewards will marshal all crossing points of the tramway when necessary.
21 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.
22 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.
23 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.
Additionally in relation to the Tower Festival Headland:
24 A suitable control room, agreed with the police at least 4 weeks before the event, will be staffed from by trained personnel to monitor large scale events for incidents of crime and disorder.
25 Alcohol shall only be supplied at events with an expected capacity of 500 people or more.
26 The use of glass containers (including bottles) shall not be permitted. Beverages shall be served in their cans or in plastic or polycarbonate containers.
27 The area shall be fenced off with a maximum of two controlled entrances which shall be staffed at all times. Any exits from the area shall also be staffed.
28 Suitable signage shall be displayed in appropriate areas to specify that a Challenge 25 Policy shall be in place.
29 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. 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.
30 Alcohol shall only be sold or supplied to persons attending the event. Except for the purpose of delivery, no alcohol shall be allowed to be taken into the site. Only alcohol bought inside the site shall be allowed to be consumed within the site.
31 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.
32 Clearly visible notices shall be displayed advising those attending that:
a. Alcohol may not be brought on site
b. It is a condition of entry that customers agree to be searched
c. The Police will be informed if anyone is found in possession of controlled substances or weapons.
33 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.
34 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.
35 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.