Annex 2 - Conditions consistent with the Operating Schedule
1 A Challenge 25 proof of age policy shall be implemented and adhered to. 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:
· A recognised proof of age scheme accredited under the British Retail Consortiums Proof of Age Standards Scheme (PASS).
· Photo driving licence.
· Passport.
· Official ID card issued by HM Forces or European Union bearing a photograph and date of birth of the holder.
If no suitable identification is provided the sale of alcohol to them will be refused.
2 Suitable signage will be displayed to specify the Challenge 25 policy is in place.
3 Functions which specifically target young people aged 18 years old (for example birthday parties) will not be allowed to take place on the premises.
4 All staff to have received suitable training in relation to the proof of age scheme. Refresher training on underage sales to be provided to all staff every 3-6 months. Records to evidence this will be made available to Police or authorised officer upon request.
5 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. The system will incorporate a camera covering each of the entrance doors and will be capable of providing an image which is regarded as identification standard.
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 the premises are open to the public.
iv. VCR tapes or digital recording shall 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 authorised persons acting for a Resposible Authority for inspection upon request.
iv. The system will, as a minimum, record images of the head and shoulders of all persons entering the premises.
6 A staff member who is conversant with the operation of the CCTV system will be on the premises at all times the premises are open to the public. This staff member will be able to show recent data or footage with the absolute minimum of delay when requested to a Police Office or to a Local Authority Enforcement Officer.
7 The licence holder shall 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.
8 Appropriate signage alerting customers to CCTV recording shall be displayed in conspicuous positions on the premises.
9 Bi-annually documented maintenance checks of the CCTV system, including the recording system, will be undertaken by the licence holder to ensure that the system is in good working order and fit for purpose.
10 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.
11 At least one personal licence holder will be available on the licensed premises while the supply or sale of alcohol is being undertaken (whose identity will be known to all other staff engaged in the supply or sale of alcohol) except in the case of emergency.
12 An authorisation, signed and dated by the Designated Premises Supervisor, shall be kept at the premises showing all persons authorised by them to make sales of alcohol at the premises.
13 The Bank Street side of the premises will operate primarily as a dining and bistro establishment. This half of the premises will have seating to accommodate 75% of its safe capacity and will not operate as a vertical drinking establishment.
14 No Licensable activity will take place beyond 2am in the Bank Street side of the premises.
15 Security arrangements are sufficient to discourage the sale and consumption of drugs and shall ensure such arrangements include regular checks of toilet areas.
16 A drugs prevention strategy for the venue shall be developed, applied and documented.
17 Confiscated and found drugs shall be stored, disposed, transferred in accordance with procedures agreed with Lancashire Constabulary.
18 Clearly visible notices, in a form prescribed by the Council, shall be displayed advising those attending that:
1. It is a condition of entry that customers agree to be searched, and
2. Police will be informed if anyone is found in possession of controlled substances or weapons.
19 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.
20 Records of incidents involving the use, and/or detection of drugs shall be maintained, and those records shall be available for inspection by Police or authorised officers.
21 Frequent collection of glasses and bottles will be undertaken to ensure that empty containers do not accumulate in or around the licensed premises.
22 No person in possession of a drink in a sealed or unsealed container will be allowed to enter the premises except for the purposes of delivery.
23 Signs will be posted at exits reminding customers of the need to leave the premises quietly and with respect for residents.
24 The consumption of alcohol will not be permitted beyond 22.00hrs in any of the outdoor areas.
25All tables and chairs in the outside area shall either be fixed to the floor or be stacked, secured and covered no more than 30 minutes after the time at which patrons are no longer permitted to consume drinks in the area.
26 In the outside area all persons consuming drinks will be seated.
27 Appropriate measures will be taken to ensure staff prevent the removal of bottles or glasses from the curtilage and grounds of the licensed premises.
28 All drinking vessels used at the premises will be made of toughened glass or polycarbonate. A risk assessment will exist in relation to the use of polycarbonates at suitable times. This risk assessment shall be available for inspection by Police or authorised officer upon request.
29 A minimum of two SIA licensed member of door staff will be on duty from 2200 hours every Friday and Saturday, Sunday before Bank Holiday, Christmas Eve, Boxing Day and New Year’s Eve. One door supervisor will be placed on the Banks Street entrance, when in use. They will be deployed elsewhere within the premises when the Bank Street entrance is closed. Both door supervisors will remain on duty until 30 minutes after any licensable activity has ceased to take place.
30 At all other times the licence holder will determine an appropriate number of door staff, having regard to a risk assessment maintained by the premises licence holder. The document must be available for inspection if required by Police or authorised officer upon request.
31 Any member of door staff must wear a high visibility jacket or armband and will only conduct security duties, not acting as bar staff or DPS.
32The outside area of the venue will be checked by a competent person at intervals of a minimum of 30 minutes.