Annex 2 - Conditions consistent with the Operating Schedule
1 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.
2 An adequate number of Licensed door supervisors will be on duty as appropriate to any risk assessment in accordance with the guidance under the ‘Nightsafe’ initiative.
3 Appropriate measures will be taken to ensure staff prevent the removal of bottles or glasses from the curtilage and grounds of the licensed premises.
4 The premises shall fund the employment by the Local Authority of one member of the door supervisor team for a period of one hour after licensable activity has ceased upon the licensed premises.
5 The premises are to be equipped with a closed circuit television system, which is appropriate to its purpose and provided and maintained to the satisfaction of the enforcement Authorities.
6 The Local Authority CCTV control room will be notified
a) On any occasion when the premises CCTV or radio system is operative.
b) When the CCTV or radio system has been brought back into use
7 The Police Licensing Unit shall be notified on any occasion when the CCTV or radio system 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
8 The Radiolink equipment will be ‘live’ and will be monitored by the Head Doorman or another responsible person while the licensed premises are open for business
9 Only toughened glass vessels are used to dispense beverages to customers
10 At least one personal licence holder will be available on the licensed premises while the supply or sale of alcohol is being undertaken (who’s identity will be known to all other staff engaged in the supply or sale of alcohol) except in the case of emergency.
11 The premises are operated in accordance with the principles outlined by the ‘Nightsafe’ Initiative, as are relevant to those premises, and indicated in the associated leaflet.
12 The premises shall be operated in participation with the ‘Pubwatch’ and ‘Radiolink’ schemes
13 The premises shall be operated in compliance with the recommendations contained in Safer Clubbing.
14 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
15 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 being operated
16 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
17 The premises shall maintain a drinks pricing policy which complies with any Local Authority resolution made in accordance with approval from the Licensees Forum or any successor liaison body recognised by the Licensing Authority.
18 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.
19 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
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 Any customers known to have been previously convicted of committing criminal offences relating to drugs shall be excluded from the premises
22 Records of incidents involving the use and/or detection of drugs shall be maintained and those records shall be available for inspection
23 Confiscated and found drugs shall be stored, disposed, transferred in accordance with procedures agreed with the Lancashire Constabulary
24 A drugs prevention strategy for the venue shall be developed and applied. The 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.
25 During the final hour of daily trading appropriate announcements are made or images are projected to remind patrons of the need to leave the premises without causing annoyance, nuisance or disturbance to local residents and to advise patrons of any taxi free-phone or collection arrangements available upon the premises
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 the public
27 Frequent collection of glasses and bottles will be undertaken to ensure that empty containers do not accumulate in or around the licensed premises
28 A clear, legible and conspicuous notice requesting patrons to avoid causing noise, nuisance or disturbance to local residents shall be displayed at every exit.
30 Use of the beer garden shall be prohibited after midnight to prevent disturbance to local residents.
31 Use of the side entrance doors located on Waterloo Road shall be prohibited after midnight, except for the purposes of escape in an emergency.
32 Regular assessments of the noise emanating from the premises during the provision of regulated entertainment shall be made and the noise level adjusted accordingly to prevent nuisance to nearby residents.
33 Any person employed at the premises exercising a security activity will clearly display his name badge at all times whilst on duty.
34 No customers apparently carrying open bottles upon entry shall be admitted to the premises at any times the premises are open to the public.
35 Alcoholic and other drinks may not be removed from the premises in open containers save for consumption in any external area provided for that purpose.
36 Only children accompanied by an adult will be admitted to the premises and only before 2100.