Annex 2 - Conditions consistent with the Operating Schedule
1 No entertainment of an adult nature will take place on the premises.
2 Only background recorded music may be played at the premises which will not exceed a maximum of 60db and will not travel beyond the curtilage of the building.
3 Non residents are permitted on the premises and may be supplied alcohol between 10.00 and 02.00, however there are no restrictions on the hours during which residents may be supplied alcohol.
4 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.
v. The system will, as a minimum, record images of the head and shoulders of all persons entering the premises.
5 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.
6 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.
7 Appropriate signage alerting customers to CCTV recording shall be displayed in conspicuous positions on the premises.
8 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.
9 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.
10 No person under 18 will be allowed on the premises.
11 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.
12 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.
13 Security arrangements are sufficient to discourage the sale and consumption of drugs and shall ensure such arrangements include regular checks of toilet areas.
14 A drugs prevention strategy for the venue shall be developed, applied and documented.
15 Confiscated and found drugs shall be stored, disposed, transferred in accordance with procedures agreed with Lancashire Constabulary.
16 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.
17 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.
18 Frequent collection of glasses and bottles will be undertaken to ensure that empty containers do not accumulate in or around the licensed premises.
19 No drinks are allowed to be taken outside of the premises.
20 Functions which specifically target young people aged 18 years old (for example birthday parties) will not be allowed to take place on the premises.
21 An adequate number of licensed door supervisors will be on duty as appropriate to any risk assessment, however a minimum of 1 SIA registered door staff member will be on duty from 21.00 to 02.00 every Friday and Saturday and from 09.00 to 02.00 on every bank holiday Sunday. Any member of door staff must wear a high visibility jacket and will only conduct security duties and will not act as a bar person or DPS.
22 The premises shall be a member of the local Pubwatch scheme and the local Pubwatch protocols shall be adhered to. Entry will be refused to any persons who can be identified as currently under Pubwatch ban.
23 Adequate first aid provision is available at all times to include having at least one trained first aider on the premises at all times the premises are open to the public.
24 Signs will be posted at exits reminding customers of the need to leave the premises quietly and with respect for local residents.
25 The premises shall be used for the purpose of habitually providing for reward board and lodging, including breakfast and one other at least of the customary main meals.
26 After 2am intoxicating liquor shall not be sold or supplied on the premises otherwise than to persons residing there or their private friends, bona fide entertained by them at their own expense, and for consumption by such a person or his private friend so entertained by him either on the premises or with a meal supplied at but to be consumed off the premises.
27 All bar staff employed at the premises shall have successfully completed a recognised Training Course for Personal Licence Holders.
28 At the time of their booking in, all residents will be issued with a "Resident's Bar Pass Card" whereupon it will be clearly stipulated that alcohol shall only be sold or supplied to residents and their bona fide guests. The said Pass Card must be presented at the hotel bar to effectively authorised the sale of alcohol by the relevant member of staff. If there are any doubts whatsoever regarding the identity of the resident then the employee will check their status on the hotel's computer booking system.
29 The staff and management will allow immediate access to the day's booking-in screen on the hotel's computer booking system to any Public Protection Officer and/or authorised individuals from the Responsible Authorities.
30 A Guest Book will be maintained behind the bar of the hotel, wherein the names of guests (and the residents of whom they are a guest) will be duly recorded.