BlackpoolLicensing Service

Bloomfield Hotel

14 - 16 Woodfield Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 6AX

Completed application 051772 which is a New Application for Premises Licence from 11/10/2013 to indefinite

Applicant(s)

Designated Premises Supervisor

Permitted Activities

• a performance of live music
• 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
• provision of late night refreshment
• the sale by retail 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              The responsible person shall take all reasonable steps to ensure that staff on relevant premises do not carry out, arrange or participate in any irresponsible promotions in relation to the premises.

   

  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 in a manner which carries a significant risk of leading or contributing to crime and disorder, prejudice to public safety, public nuisance, or harm to children -

   

  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 (other than any promotion or discount available to an individual in respect of alcohol for consumption at a table meal, as defined by section 159 of the Act);

  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;

  d.              Provision of free or discounted alcohol in relation to the viewing on the premises of a sporting event, where that provision is dependant on -

  i.              The outcome of a race, competition or other event or process, or

  ii.              The likelihood of anything occurring or not occurring;

   

  4              The responsible person shall ensure that no alcohol is dispensed directly by one person into the mouth of another (other than where that other person is unable to drink without assistance by reason of a disability).

   

  5              The responsible person shall ensure that free tap water is provided on request to customers where it is reasonably available.

   

  6              The premises licence holder or club premises certificate holder shall ensure that an age verification policy applies to the premises in relation to the sale or supply of alcohol. The policy must require individuals who appear to the responsible person to be under 18 year 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 a holographic mark.

   

  7              The responsible person shall ensure that -

  a.              Where any of the following alcoholic drink is 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: 25ml or 35ml; and

  iii. Still wine in a glass: 125ml; and

  b.              Customers are made aware of the availability of these measures.

   

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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              Soft drinks and alcoholic drinks served in glasses and glass bottles can be consumed in the outside patio area until 18.00 hours. After this time drinks served for consumption outside will be served in plastic glasses and bottles.

   

  3              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 entertainment, shall be complied with.

   

  4              Regular noise assessments shall be made by the management / Designated Premises Supervisor and adjusted as necessary.

   

  5              The volume of amplified sound used in connection with regulated entertainment shall at all times be under the control of the management and the controlling mechanism shall be operated from a part of the premises inaccessible to the public.

   

  6              Noise from any regulated entertainment will be inaudible at the nearest sensitive premises or, at the discretion of the Local Authority, shall not exceed some other pre-agreed limit which does not cause unreasonable disturbance to neighbouring residents or their guests.

   

  7              All doors and windows in the function room and adjoining corridors / access rooms shall be kept closed during regulated entertainment except in the event of an emergency.

   

  8              A clear, legible and conspicuous notice requesting patrons to avoid causing noise, nuisance or disturbance to local residents shall be displayed at every exit.

   

  9              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.

   

  10              The Licence Holder and the Designated Premises Supervisor are to support and rigorously enforce a 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: (a) UK photo driving licence (b) passport (c) Proof of Age Standards Scheme Card OR (d) any other nationally or locally approved form of identification which may be introduced in the future. If no suitable identification is provided, sale of alcohol to them will be refused.

   

  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              Signs promoting the Challenge 25 policy shall be prominently displayed at public entrances and alcohol sales areas.

   

  13              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. All staff involved in sales will be at least 18 years of age and will receive training to promote the licensing objectives. All training to be documented and records made available on request to a Police Officer or any authorised officer.

   

  14              No person in possession of an alcoholic drink in an unsealed container shall be allowed to enter or leave the premises. Frequent collection of glasses and bottles will be undertaken to ensure that empty containers do not accumulate in or around the licensed premises.

   

  15              The outside area of the premises will not be used for the consumption of alcohol after midnight on any day.

   

  16              Functions which specifically target young people (for example 18th birthday parties) will not be allowed to take place on the premises.

   

  17              Children will be accompanied by adults at all times in all licensable areas of the premises, however are not permitted in the cabaret lounge after 21.00 hours.

   

  18              The premises will operate as a hotel, with additional use for pre-booked musical performances, and pre-booked private functions. The sale of alcohol will be ancillary to these uses. No person will be permitted to enter and consume alcohol inside the premises if they are not attending the premises for the above reasons.

   

  19              The sale of alcohol is limited to residents and their bona fide guests and to bona fide guests of performing artistes.

   

  20              The maximum capacity of the licensed area is limited to 60 people.

   

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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 PL1978 / 1 / 1