BlackpoolLicensing Service

Tower Festival Headland

Promenade, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 5JA

Completed application 099020 which is a New Application for Premises Licence from 09/05/2025 to indefinite

Applicant(s)

Designated Premises Supervisor

Permitted Activities

• a performance of live music
• any playing of recorded music
• a performance of dance
• the supply 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              (1) The responsible person must ensure that staff on relevant premises do not carry out, arrange or participate in any irresponsible promotions in relation to the premises.

   

  (2) In this paragraph, 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 -

   

  (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 in a manner which carries a significant risk of undermining a licensing objective;

   

  (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 in a manner which carries a significant risk of undermining a licensing objective;

   

  (d) selling or supplying alcohol in association with promotional posters or flyers on, or in the vicinity of, the premises which can reasonably be considered to condone, encourage or glamorise anti-social behaviour or to refer to the effects of drunkenness in any favourable manner;

   

  (e) dispensing alcohol directly by one person into the mouth of another (other than where that other person is unable to drink without assistance by reason of disability).

   

  4              The responsible person must ensure that free potable water is provided on request to customers where it is reasonably available.

   

  5               (1) The premises licence holder or club premises certificate holder must ensure that an age verification policy is adopted in respect of the premises in relation to the sale or supply of alcohol.

  (2) The designated premises supervisor in relation to the premises licence must ensure that the supply of alcohol at the premises is carried on in accordance with the age verification policy.

  (3) The policy must require individuals who appear to the responsible person to be under 18 years 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 either a holographic mark, or an ultraviolet feature.

   

  6               The responsible person must ensure that -

   

  (a) where any of the following alcoholic drinks are 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: 25 ml or 35 ml; and

  (iii) still wine in a glass: 125 ml;

   

  (b) these measures are displayed in a menu, price list or other printed material which is available to customers on the premises; and

   

  (c) where a customer does not in relation to a sale of alcohol specify the quantity of alcohol to be sold, the customer is made aware that these measures are available.

   

  7              (1) A relevant person shall ensure that no alcohol is sold or supplied for consumption on or off the premises for a price which is less than the permitted price.

   

                (2) In this condition:-

  a.              “permitted price” is the price found by applying the formula P = D + (D x V), where-

  i.              P is the permitted price,

  ii.              D is the amount of duty chargeable in relation to the alcohol as if the duty were charged on the date of the sale or supply of the alcohol, and

  iii.              V is the rate of value added tax chargeable in relation to the alcohol as if the value added tax were charged on the date of the sale or supply of the alcohol;

  b.              “duty” is to be construed in accordance with the Alcoholic Liquor Duties Act 1979;

  c.              “relevant person” means, in relation to premises in respect of which there is in force a premises licence-

  i.              the holder of the premises licence,

  ii.              the designated premises supervisor (if any) in respect of such a licence, or

  iii.              the personal licence holder who makes or authorises a supply of alcohol under such a licence;

  d.              “relevant person” means, in relation to premises in respect of which there is in force a club premises certificate, any member or officer of the club present on the premises in a capacity which enables the member or officer to prevent the supply in question; and

  e.              “value added tax” means value added tax charged in accordance with the Value Added Tax Act 1994.

   

                (3) Where the permitted price would not be a whole number of pennies, the permitted price shall be taken to be the price rounded up to the nearest penny.

   

                (4) Where the permitted price on a day (“the first day”) would be different from the permitted price on the next day (“the second day”) as a result of a change to the rate of duty or value added tax, the permitted price which would apply on the first day applies to sales or supplies of alcohol which take place before the expiry of the period of 14 days beginning on the second day.

   

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  Annex 2 - Conditions consistent with the Operating Schedule

   

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

   

  2              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.

   

  3              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.

   

  4              In relation to any event the Premises Licence Holder shall follow the principles within The Event Safety Guide.

   

  5              An appropriate number of stewards, SIA licensed security staff 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 must be agreed with Blackpool Safety Advisory               Group.

   

  6              The Blackpool Safety Advisory Group will have the right to veto any event, where it is anticipated 500 or more people will be attendance, if it is not satisfied that all reasonable safety measures have been implemented

   

  7              Adequate arrangements for the provision of CCTV are to be approved by Blackpool Safety Advisory Group at least 4 weeks prior to the event commencement date.

   

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

   

  9              Random searches will take place at entrances to the event at all times the event takes place. Alternative arrangements may be made with the express approval of Blackpool Safety Advisory Group at least four weeks prior to the event commencement date.

   

  10              All stewards will be fully briefed before commencing work and will be made highly visible by wearing hi-vis jackets during events.

   

  11              Provision of adequate facilities for refreshments, sanitary requirements etc, will be provided in accordance with the Event Safety Guide and such provision must be approved by Blackpool Safety Advisory Group at least four weeks prior to the event commencement date.

   

  12              The licence holder shall ensure that adequate first aid provision (according to risk assessment) is available at all times events are taking place. First aid provision must be agreed by Blackpool Safety Advisory Group at least 4 weeks prior to the event commencement date.

   

  13              There will be a clear, effective means of communication with the audience at all times and pre-determined announcements in case of an emergency.

   

  14              In the event of strobe lighting or similar the audience will be notified before the start of the event.

   

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

   

  16              Stewards will marshal all crossing points of the tramway to the satisfaction of Blackpool Safety Advisory Group.

   

  17              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.

   

  18              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.

   

  19              The use of glass containers (including bottles) shall not be permitted. Beverages shall be served in their cans or in plastic or polycarbonate containers.

   

  20              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.

   

  21              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.

   

  22              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.

   

  25              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.

   

  26              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.

   

  26              There will be wristbands for all Pride attendees with a separate colour for children. In the main arena children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Young people aged 15-17 can access the main arena with their wristbands however volunteers will be designated to check               wristbands, their behaviour and safety and ensure all conditions are being met.

   

  27              In the Youth Pride arena children under the age of 11 must be accompanied by an adult.

   

  28              An authorisation, signed and dated by the Designated Premises Supervisor, shall be kept on site showing all persons authorised by them to make sales of alcohol at the premises.

   

  29              There will be a search policy in place with all bags checked prior to entering the site. In addition, where there is any reasonable suspicion that a patron is carrying drugs, either on entry or               within the site, they will be subject to a search. Anyone refusing to be searched will either be refused               entry or removed from the site.

   

  30              A wristband system will be in operation with all patrons required to wear one while in the site. The wristband system will clearly show those who are over or under 18.

   

  31              All staff who are on-duty at the premises, including all door supervisors, must have completed Action Counters Terrorism (ACT) Awareness e-learning training or its equivalent package.

   

  32              In addition, the premises licence holder shall instruct all other contractors that it shall be a requirement of their contract to ensure that all staff in their employ who shall be working at the premises when licensable activities are taking place to undertake the ACT e-learning training or its               equivalent.

   

  33              There must be a documented security assessment, which must incorporate counter terrorism measures for the site. The assessment shall be routinely reviewed and must be reviewed following the elevation of the change of the national threat level. All reviews shall be documented.

   

  34              The licence is only intended to be used on a limited basis for a maximum of three consecutive days in a calendar year and primarily for the Pride event. The licence holder shall notify the local Safety Advisory Group at least 3 months prior to any event taking place. They shall attend the               SAG meeting a minimum of 2 months prior to the event taking place.

   

  35              The licence holder will ensure that no one leaves the site in possession of any container of alcohol, whether open or closed.

   

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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