BlackpoolLicensing Service

Central Club

70 - 76 Kent Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 5ET

Completed application 038755 which is a Change of Supervisor for Premises Licence from 17/01/2011 to indefinite

Applicant(s)

Designated Premises Supervisor

Permitted Activities

• an exhibition of a film
• an indoor sporting event
• a performance of live music
• any playing of recorded music
• a performance of dance
• entertainment facilities for making music
• entertainment facilities for dancing
• provision of late night refreshment
• the sale by retail of alcohol
• a boxing or wrestling entertainment
• entertainment of a similar description to that falling within a performance of live music, any playing of recorded music or a performance of dance
• entertainment of a similar description to that falling within entertainment facilities for making music or dancing

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 premises licence must be made or authorised by a person who holds a personal licence.

   

  3              Exhibition of films

   

                Where the film classification body is specified in the licence, unless (2) applies, admission of children must be restricted in accordance with any recommendations made by that body.

   

                Where  -

   

  a)              The film classification body is not specified in the licence,

  or

  b)              The relevant licensing authority has notified the holder of the licence that this condition is applied to the film in question,

   

                Admission of children must be restricted in accordance with any recommendation made by that licensing authority.

   

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

   

  5              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;

   

  6              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).

   

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

   

  8              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.

   

  9              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              Appropriate measures will be taken to ensure staff prevent the removal of bottles or glasses from the curtilage and grounds of the licensed premises.

   

  2              Only toughened glass vessels are used to dispense beverages to customers.

   

  3              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.

   

  4              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.

   

  5              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.

   

  6              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.

   

  7              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.

   

  8              Frequent collection of glasses and bottles will be undertaken to ensure that empty containers do not accumulate in or around the licensed premises.

   

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

   

  10              Before the applicant extends their hours of opening the applicant shall employ the services of a reputable sound consultant to undertake a detailed noise assessment. A copy of this report shall be made available to Environmental Protection for their comments and approval. Any sound attenuation works shall be carried out in accordance with the noise assessment and to the satisfaction of the Environmental Services Division.

   

  11              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.

   

  12              All external windows and doors in the function room will be kept closed during regulated entertainment except in the event of an emergency.

   

  13              The maximum number of persons to be accommodated in any particular part of the premises shall be as follows:

                First Floor Games Room:              100

                First Floor Balcony:                            150

                Ground Floor Lounge:                            200

                Ground Floor Concert Room:              400

   

  14              CCTV systems are in place at the venue.

   

  15              The Licence holder is to support and rigorously enforce the Challenger 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:

   

                i.              UK photo driving licence

                ii.              Passport

                iii.              Proof of Age Standards Scheme Card

   

  16              There shall be no activities of an 'adult' or 'sexual' nature on the premises. Any show or performance which may contain material unsuitable for children will only be performed after 2100.

   

  17              On New Year's Eve the permitted hours for all licensable activities may be extended until 0300 the following morning with the premises closing to the public thirty minutes thereafter.

   

  18              Access to the premises by children and young persons is permitted when accompanied by an adult as follows:

   

                a. When attending private functions throughout the duration of the function

                b. When attending organised entertainment to use the lounge and / or concert room

                                            i.              If under 11 years of age until 2100

                                            ii.              If under 18 years of age until midnight

                c. 16 and 17 year olds may use the games room / concert room / lounge subject to providing proof of age

   

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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 PL1270 / 1 / 2