Annex 2 - Conditions consistent with the Operating Schedule
1 Alcohol shall not be sold or supplied on the premises otherwise than to:
(a) Persons residing at the premises or their private friends, bona fide entertained by them at their own expense, and for consumption by such a person or his private friend on the premises.
(b) Persons taking table meals on the premises and for consumption by such a person as an ancillary to the meal only during such meals only between 10.00 hours and midnight.
2 There are no restrictions on the hours during which alcohol may be served to residents.
3 The supply of alcohol to non-residents will be by waiter/waitress service only and only to persons seated at tables in the restaurant.
4 The provision of regulated entertainment is for the benefit of residents only and not to members of the public who are in the restaurant. The restaurant area has a separate access and entrance. The entertainment area for the residents only is in a separate area with a separate bar from the restaurant
5 There will be Proof of Age monitoring and adoption of Blackpool Council's current "Proof of Age Card" scheme. Posters promoting the scheme will be displayed at the premises.
6 The Challenge 21 Scheme will be in operation at the premises. Staff have been trained in the scheme and are aware of the need to demand an acceptable form of I.D. (i.e. an accredited proof of age scheme card or passport).
7 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.
8 A notice or notices shall be displayed in the premises where they can be clearly seen and read and will indicate that it is unlawful for persons under 18 to purchase alcohol or for any person to purchase alcohol on behalf of a person under 18 years of age.
9 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.
10 At least one personal licence holder (whose identity will be known to all other staff engaged in the sale or supply of alcohol) will be available on the premises whenever the sale or supply of alcohol is being undertaken, except in the case of emergency.
11 The licence holder and the Designated Premises Supervisor shall nominate another person, who will deputise for the Designated Premises Supervisor in the his/her absence, and shall ensure that the identity of the deputy is known by all other staff when such absence occurs.
12 A CCTV system will be installed at the premises which as a minimum -
Shall incorporate an exterior mounted camera for each public entry / exit, to or from the premises aimed towards the doorway(s) and its environs;
Shall ensure that all archived material will be capable of being copied to another medium on site which can be taken from the premises. The applicant will be capable of downloading or copying archived material and if available the system "user's manual" shall be kept readily available together with contact details of installer / manufacturer;
Will display the correct time and date on both live and recorded material if available and be adjusted for British Summer Time;
Be regularly serviced at agreed intervals, (for example every 12 months) and a service record kept on site;
Be capable of archiving recorded material for a minimum of 28 days if digital and if a VHS format is being used: 31 x videocassettes numbered 1 to 31 consecutively shall be used on the corresponding day of the month and not used again until the corresponding day of the following month(s);
Ensure that the recording equipment and tapes / discs should be kept in a secure environment under the control of the owner / user or responsible named individual;
Ensure appropriate signage indicating an operative CCTV system in conspicuous positions, and
Ensure written records are kept in addition
13 Annual documented maintenance checks of the CCTV system, including the recording system will be undertaken by the Designated Premises Supervisor to ensure that the system is in good working order and fit for purpose.
14 Appropriate measures will be taken to ensure staff prevent the removal of bottles and glasses from the curtilage and grounds of the licensed premises. The Licence Holder and the Designated Premises Supervisor shall erect and maintain signage on or adjacent to all exits advising patrons of the Street Drinking Order and the intention of staff to enforce a no exit with a bottle policy.
15 Frequent collection of glasses and bottles will be undertaken to ensure that empty containers do not accumulate in or around the licensed premises.
16 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.
17 The premises will have a zero tolerance policy towards drugs.
18 The applicant will take all reasonable steps to ensure the dispersal of customers, i.e. displaying signs, asking people to leave the area quietly and quickly and providing taxi phone numbers, to prevent them congregating on the street outside the premises.
19 The applicant will join and support any "Nightsafe", "Pubwatch" or "Alcohol Awareness Scheme" that may be operated in the location of the premises from time to time by the Police, Licensing Authority or as part of a national initiative and where it is considered appropriate from time to time:
Implement a radiolink;
Employ SIA registered doorstaff following a risk assessment;
Adhere to "Cutting Edge" recommendations by using toughened glass drinking vessels, implementing enhanced glass and bottle collection and floor cleaning, sponsorship of a purpose made bottle bin outside the premises, prevention of access to bottles and glasses, the provision of secure bottle stores and enforcement of a 'no exit with a bottle' policy by door staff.
Effectively manage capacity
Participate in the promotion of the 'Street Drinking Ban'
Support the drinks discounting protocol 2003
20 The DPS is aware of their responsibilities to themselves, their staff and customers in respect of public safety and will take all reasonable steps to ensure the maintenance of all provided fire and other safety arrangements (including evacuation procedures) and equipment in accordance with the requirements of current legislation, including means of escape arrangements, fire extinguishing appliances and fire detection installations.
21 Regulated entertainment will not cause noise pollution to adjoining and nearby properties.
22 Reasonable steps will be taken to recognise the rights of local residents and to encourage customers to leave quietly. Notices will be displayed around the premises asking patrons to leave quietly.
23 If the DPS deems it necessary to control noise, windows may be kept shut.
24 Additional commercial refuse will be removed regularly.
25 Telephone numbers for local taxi firms will be displayed in a prominent location.
26 Any children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent / guardian and will remain the responsibility of the accompanying adult when visiting the premises. Staff are not allowed to be in sole supervision of children which remains the responsibility of the accompanying adult at all times.
27 Children will be required to leave the premises by 21.00 hours.
28 Tables will be cleared on a regular basis to ensure that children do not access drinks that have not been finished.