The Townsman

96 Topping Street, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 3AD

Completed application 094288 which is a Request for Removal of Premises Supervisor for Premises Licence from 15/12/2023 to indefinite

Applicant(s)

Designated Premises Supervisor

Permitted Activities

• 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
• the supply of alcohol
• a performance of live music

Additional Conditions

• Annex 1 - Mandatory conditions

   

  1              Alcohol shall not be sold or supplied except during permitted hours. Permitted hours means:

   

  a)              Monday to Thursday 1030 to 0200 the following morning

  b)              Friday to Saturday 1000 to 0200 the following morning

  c)              Sunday 1100 to midnight

  d)              On New Year’s Eve from the end of permitted hours on New Year’s Eve to the start of permitted hours on the following day (or if there are no permitted hours on the following day, midnight on 31st December)

   

                The above restrictions do not prohibit:

   

  a)              During the first twenty minutes after the above hours the consumption of the alcohol on the premises;

  b)              During the first thirty minutes after the above hours the consumption of the alcohol on the premises by persons taking meals there if the alcohol was supplied for consumption as ancillary to the meals;

  c)              Consumption of the alcohol on the premises or the taking of sale or supply of alcohol to any person residing in the licensed premises;

  d)              The sale of alcohol to a trader or club for the purposes of the trade or club;

  e)              The supply of alcohol for consumption on the premises to any private friends of a person residing there who are bona fide entertained by him at his own expense, or the consumption of alcohol by persons so supplied; or

  f)              The supply of alcohol for consumption on the premises to person employed there for the purposes of business carried on by the holder of the licence, or the consumption of liquor so supplied, if the liquor is supplied at the expense of their employer or of the person carrying on or in charge of the business on the premises.

   

  2              There shall be no off sales.

   

  3                            Subject to the following paragraphs, the permitted hours on weekdays shall extend until two o’clock in the morning following except that -

   

  a)              The permitted hours shall end at midnight on any day on which music and dancing is not provided after midnight; and

  b)              On any day that music and dancing end between midnight and 2am, the permitted hours shall end when the music and dancing end.

   

  4              In relation to the morning on which summer time begins, the following shall have effect -

   

  a)              With the substitution of references to three o’clock in the morning for references to two o’clock in the morning [or one hour following the hour actually specified in the certificate where the certificate requires closure between 1am and 2am]

   

  5              Except on Sundays immediately before bank holidays, the permitted hours on Sundays shall extend until thirty minutes past midnight in the morning following, except that -

   

  a)              The permitted hours shall end at midnight on any Sunday on which music and dancing is not provided after midnight;

  b)              Where music and dancing end between midnight on any Sunday and thirty minutes past midnight, the permitted hours on that Sunday shall end when the music and dancing end.

   

  6              On Sundays immediately before bank holidays, the permitted hours shall extend until 2am in the morning following, except that -

   

  a)              The permitted hours shall end at midnight on any Sunday on which music and dancing is not provided after midnight;

  b)              Where music and dancing end between midnight on any Sunday and 2am, the permitted hours on that Sunday shall end when the music and dancing end.

   

                The sale of alcohol must be ancillary to the use of the premises for music and dancing and substantial refreshment.

   

  7              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.

   

  8              Every supply of alcohol under the premises licence must be made or authorised by a person who holds a personal licence.

   

  9              (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).

   

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

   

  11              (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.

   

  12              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.

   

  13              (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.

   

  14              Any individual employed on the premises to carry out a security activity must be licensed by the Security Industry Authority.

   

  15              The terms, conditions and restrictions detailed in the Blackpool Borough Council Entertainments Licences (Standard Conditions) Regulations 1985 must be adhered to at all times.

   

  16              The premises shall not be used for public entertainment on Sunday except between the hours defined by the schedule and then only for (a) musical entertainment as defined by the Sunday Entertainments Act 1932, and (b) dancing in respect of which an admission charge is not made.

   

  17              Music must not be excessive in volume and must be under the control of the holder of the licence or his duly appointed representative. The requirements of the Licensing Authority's Environmental Health Division in relation to levels of noise produced inside or outside the premises as a result of, incidental to, or arising from the public entertainment, shall be complied with.

   

  18              Speakers for the amplification of music or speech should not be positioned in the entrance doorway or lobby.

   

  19              The entrance door should be staffed to control the access and egress of clientele.  Furthermore the inner entrance door shall remain closed during the provision of entertainment.

   

  20              The maximum number of persons to be accommodated on the premises or in any particular part of the premises at any one time shall be as follows:

   

                Ground Floor                            200

                First Floor                            100

   

  21              The premises shall not be kept or used for public entertainment except:

   

  a)              On Weekdays between the hours of 11.00am and 2.00am.

  b)              On Sundays 12 noon to 12.30am (Bank Holidays 2.00am Except Easter)

   

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  Annex 2 - Conditions consistent with the Operating Schedule

   

  1              Another member of staff shall be nominated to act for the Designated Premises Supervisor, in their absence, whose identity is known by all other staff when such absence occurs.

   

  2              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.

   

  3              The licence holder 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: UK photo driving licence, passport, Proof of Age standards scheme card.

   

  4              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.

   

  5              The premises shall be operated in participation with the 'Pubwatch' Scheme (radio link if applicable).

   

  6              An adequate number of licensed door supervisors will be on duty as appropriate to any risk assessment and in accordance with guidance under the 'Nightsafe' scheme.

   

  7              Any individual employed on the premises to carry out a security activity must be licensed by the SIA.

   

  8              All door staff employed at the entrance / exit of the licensed premises will wear a reflective jacket / armband of a design approved by the Lancashire Constabulary and the Local Authority.

   

  9              All doorstaff will comply with SIA requirements relating to the availability of registration documents for inspection.

   

  10              All security staff will display their badge in accordance with SIA conditions. 

   

  11              All security staff will sign in and out to include name/ time/ badge number/ signature when required the security staff will be located at the entrances of the venue. 

   

  12              All security staff will conduct regular checks of the site to include in particular toilets and external areas.

   

  13              All security staff are fully briefed in respect to known barred persons as laid down in the local “nightsafe”  programme.  In accordance with the nightsafe policy, we operate the 1:100 recommendation on our key trading nights (Friday and Saturday).

   

  14              CCTV will be installed internally and externally at the premises and will comply with the following:

   

                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.

   

                i. The system will display on any recording the correct time and date of the recording

                ii. The system will make recordings during all hours the premises are open to the public

                iii. VCR tapes or digital recordings 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 person acting for a Responsible Authority for inspection upon request.

                iv. The sytem will, as a minimum, record images of the head and shoulders of all persons entering the premises.

   

  15              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 Officer or to a Local Authority Enforcement Officer.

   

  16              The Licence Holder or Designated Premises Supervisor 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 operative and the measures which have been taken to satisfy the licence conditions.

   

  17              Appropriate signage alerting customers to CCTV recordings shall be displayed in conspicuous positions on the premises.

   

  18              Only toughened glass vessels are used to dispense beer to customers.

   

  19              Where there is reasonable suspicion that drugs are being carried, the licensee shall ensure that the outer clothing, pockets and bags of those entering the venue are searched by a trained staff member of the same sex.

   

  20              Security arrangements are sufficient to discourage the sale and consumption of drugs and shall ensure such arrangements include regular checks of toilet areas.

   

  21              Records of incidents involving the use and / or detection of drugs shall be maintained and those records shall be available for inspection.

   

  22              Confiscated and found drugs shall be stored, disposed, transferred in accordance with procedures agreed with the Lancashire Constabulary.

   

  23              A drugs prevention strategy for the venue shall be developed and applied. This strategy shall include arrangements for the location of posters and the distribution of other information relating to drugs risks, the dangers associated with drugs and the legal provisions relating to drug use.

   

  24              The venue operates a “zero” tolerance on drugs and posters detailing this are located at strategic points around the unit in particular on entry and in the toilets. Staff and security will carry out routine checks. 

   

  25              Any persons already in the pub suspected of using or carrying drugs will be searched in the staff room where a minimum of 2 staff will be present, any drug paraphernalia will be retained in a sealed bag, recorded in the incident log and passed over to the police.

   

  26              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 members or their guests.

   

  27              The licence holder shall erect and maintain signage (in a form approved by the Licensing Authorities) on or adjacent to all staffed exits advising patrons of the Street Drinking Order and the intention of doorstaff to enforce a 'No exit with a bottle' policy.

   

  28              The licence holder shall ensure that the arrangement for the storage of empty bottles prevents unauthorised access to those bottles.

   

  29              Frequent collection of glasses and bottles will be undertaken to ensure that empty containers do not accumulate in or around the licensed premises and beer garden. A record of regular checks on the external area will be maintained.

   

  30              Persons under 18 years shall not be permitted to remain in the downstairs bar after 9pm.

   

  31              Persons under 18 years shall not be permitted to remain anywhere on the premises after 10.30pm.

   

  32              Only persons who are 18 years of age or over shall be able to sell or supply alcohol.

   

  33              Noise from any Regulated Entertainment, Mechanical Ventilation or Refrigeration Plant shall be inaudible within the nearest sensitive properties or, at the discretion of the Local Authority, shall not exceed some other pre-agreed limit, which does not cause unreasonable disturbance to the residents of these properties or their guests.

   

  34                            All internal doors to any entrance/exit point, fire exit doors and external windows shall be closed during hours of any Regulated Entertainment except in the event of an emergency, save for the purpose of access and egress.

   

  35                            Vibration produced as a result of any Regulated Entertainment shall not be perceptible in any adjoining or nearby sensitive properties.

   

  36                            The licence holder shall erect and maintain in a prominent position at every exit a clear and conspicuous notice requesting patrons to avoid causing noise, nuisance or disturbance to local residents.

   

  37              The collection and disposal of bottles and refuse should not take place externally between the hours of 2200 and 0800 hours.

   

  38                            The Premises Licence Holder shall provide suitable containers for the storage of waste, which are constructed and maintained to prevent the removal of such waste by vandals, thieves, animals, accidental spillage or inclement weather. This shall include any external waste receptacles provided for the disposal of all discarded smoking related litter, so as to prevent waste litter being deposited onto the highway.

   

  39              Any flashing or bright lights on or outside the licensed premises shall be positioned or screened in such a manner so as not to cause inconvenience to nearby properties.

   

  40              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.

   

  41                            A full supply of first aid materials such as plasters, bandages, dressings and sterile wipes will be held in the first aid box at all times. Boxes are located in the kitchen and bar area an accident book will be retained on site to log any accidents or near misses.

   

  42              All security staff engaged at The Townsman will be SIA registered. 

   

  43              The DPS and staff will ensure that any persons barred under the local pubwatch scheme are not allowed entry at any time.

   

  44              An authorisation of sales, 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.

   

  45              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

   

                That book shall be available for inspection by a Police officer or authorised person.

   

  46              The outside area is to be used only for consumption of alcohol and no retail of alcohol will take place in this area.

   

  47              The outside area is to be closed for consumption of alcohol by 23.00 hours on a daily basis.

   

  48              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.

   

  49              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.

   

  50              The licence holder shall ensure free cold drinking water is available on request and that adequate supplies of chilled soft drinks and bottled water should be available for sale at the bar(s).

   

  51              Persons under 16 years shall not be permitted to remain anywhere on the premises after 9pm unless accompanied by a responsible adult.

   

  52              Any person under the age of 16 remains the responsibility of the accompanying adult when using the premises. Members of staff are not allowed to be in sole supervision of children, which remains the responsibility of the accompanying adult at all times.

   

  53              Whenever children are allowed upon the premises, any entertainment offered within the premises shall be suitable for young persons.

   

  54              There will be substantial refreshment available in the upstairs venue at all times when the premises are open for trade.

   

  55              The supply of intoxicating liquor in the upstairs venue will be waiter / waitress service only and only to persons seated at tables.

   

  56                            The Premises Licence Holder shall provide adequate ventilation so as to ensure that cooking, noxious or persistent smells generated at the premises do not cause nuisance to properties within close proximity.

   

  57              Glass collectors and staff will ensure that tables are cleared and staff will ensure that tables are cleared and wiped on a regular basis.

   

  58              Where feasible, the DPS will ensure that all exterior lighting is fully maintained and in a good working order.

   

  59              Regular checks are carried our to ensure that glasses/bottles and other items are cleared.  At busy periods these checks will be made every 30 minutes.

   

  60              The DPS will be a full member of the local pubwatch as a such attend all meetings , where this is not practical, the DPS will endeavour to send a representative on his/ her behalf.

   

  61              Staff and security will be fully briefed at monthly staff are trained in customer service, managing difficult situations, Fire safety, COSHH, First Aid Reporting, Challenge 25 and Health & Safety.

   

  62              All staff will be trained in noise regulations and records retained on file customers will be encouraged to vacate the site in a quiet and orderly fashion to respect our Neighbours.

   

  63              Bottle skips will not be emptied into external bins between the hours of 10pm and 7am.

   

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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 PL1310 / 1 / 3