PEL – GENERAL
Maximum number of persons permitted on the licensed premises in respect of regulated entertainment:
Maximum Number of Persons: 100
Standard Conditions
N.B. PEL Conditions 1 and 2 are no longer relevant to this licence.
3. Police Constables for the County, authorised Officers of the Fire Authority and authorised Officers of the District Council shall, whilst on duty, be allowed to enter the licensed premises at all reasonable times, without payment.
4. Any fire prevention and safety measures that may be required by the County Fire Officer from time to time, must be complied with.
5. All fire fighting equipment, emergency lighting system and means of escape in case of fire must be regularly maintained and tested as required by the County Fire Officer.
6. Seating Units
6.1 Appearance and State of Furniture
All furniture should be kept in a good state of repair and seating units should be checked after each performance to ensure that no ignition sources are present. Torn covers must be removed and repaired immediately.
Those items of furniture which contain combustible foam should, wherever possible, be treated with a fire retardant substance to achieve and maintain non-flammable properties.
(Note: The advice of the manufacturers or of a reputable upholsterer should be sought before arrangements are made for any fire retardant works to be carried out).
2 Replacement and/or Refurbishment of Furniture
When settees, armchairs and other soft furnishing units are replaced or refurbished, combustion modified high resilient foam or equivalent must be used in an in-fill material and covers or barrier cloths must meet the appropriate British Standard.
7. Real or artificial smoke shall not be produced on the premises without the prior approval of the Licensing Authority.
8. The licensee must inform the Licensing Authority at least 7 days prior to a performance of the intention to use laser display equipment. The licensee will be responsible for ensuring compliance with Health and Safety Executive Guidance Note HSG (G) 95.
9. Overcrowding in such numbers as to endanger the safety of staff, patrons or performers shall not be allowed on any part of the licensed premises and the maximum number of persons permitted at any time shall not exceed the number prescribed by the Fire Officer.
10. The licensee shall take all precautions for the safety of the public and performers whilst on the premises and shall ensure that the licensed premises and any fittings, stairways, notices are maintained in good order and condition.
11. Whilst the premises are being used under the terms of this licence, all passages, gangways and fire exits and doors must be kept free of obstructions and the latter must remain unlocked.
12. No alteration shall be made to the structure of the licensed premises or the arrangement of public accommodation or exits without the written consent of the Licensing Authority given under this Act.
13. The licensee or the person in charge of the premises shall maintain and keep good order and decent behaviour on the licensed premises and shall not permit drunkenness.
14. No exhibition, advertisement, recitation, singing or dancing which is obscene, immoral, offensive to public decency or calculated to incite any breach of the peace shall be permitted on the licensed premises.
15. The licensee or person in charge shall be responsible for designating official stewards and shall ensure that one such steward (excluding cashiers and doormen) is in attendance for every two hundred and fifty persons in the premises. The steward(s) shall remain on duty inside the licensed premises during the whole time that the public are present and shall ensure that the approved capacity of the premises is not exceeded.
16. When a particular function at the licensed premises is organised by a person other than the licensee such person shall be responsible for complying with the license conditions.
17. No roller discos must be held on the licensed premises without the prior approval of the Licensing Authority.
18. The licensee shall ensure that sanitary conveniences and washing facilities are provided on the licensed premises for staff, patrons and performers to a standard required by the Director of Environmental Services of the East Lindsey District Council.
19. The licensee shall not permit the use of the licensed premises to become a nuisance to persons in the neighbourhood and, in particular, shall take all necessary precautions to prevent persons in the neighbourhood being disturbed by noise. The licensee shall comply with any noise standard specified by the Licensing Authority.
20. When required by the Licensing Authority, automatic control of the volume output from any musical equipment shall be installed and set at a level as directed by the Licensing Authority.
N.B. PEL Condition 21 is no longer relevant to this licence.
Other Conditions: Doors and windows to be kept closed during periods of entertainment.
Management of Unlawful Substances in Licensed Premises
23. A drugs policy in respect of the premises must be submitted the Licensing Authority. Such policy will set out the procedures to be carried out for searching customers for drugs on entry to the licensed premises, the procedure for dealing with drugs found within the licensed premises and for dealing with anyone found using or supplying drugs on the premises. An example of a drugs policy is set out at Appendix 2 to the East Lindsey Community Safety Partnership document dated February 2000.
24. The Licensee shall at all times ensure that the drugs policy referred to above is complied with.
25. A hard-bound record book or register must be kept by the Licensee on the licensed premises to record all drugs seizures, finds and collections together with details of the member(s) of staff involved, police officer(s) to whom the drugs are released and if known details of the user or dealer involved. The register must be made available to the Licensing Authority and to the Police upon request.
26. The Licensee shall have on the licensed premises a deposit box approved by the Police and this shall be used for the storage of any drugs found within the premises pending collection of the drugs by the Police.
27. An appropriate storage facility shall be provided by the Licensee at the licensed premises for the storage of needles or sharps pending collection by the Police.
28. The Licensee shall inform the Police of any drugs seizures or finds within the licensed premises as soon as practicable thereafter.
29. An appropriate cool room/area with seating shall be provided by the Licensee within the licensed premises which must be cooler and quieter than the dancing areas.
30. A pure and wholesome cold water supply which is free of charge shall at all times be provided to not less than one drinking water tap or fountain within each unit of sanitary accommodation provided for the use of patrons within the licensed premises. The cold water supply shall not exceed 25C when derived direct from the mains supply and should not exceed 20C when derived from the approved water storage system. Each drinking water point shall be clearly identified by a conspicuous legible notice stating "drinking water". The water shall be sufficient to allow both hygienic use of the facility and an adequate flow. The Council reserves the right to carry out an analysis of the cold water supply to the licensed premises to test whether it is pure and wholesome. Supplies of water to wash hand basins shall not be delivered to wash hand basins by a single tap providing warm water without prior approval of the Council.
31. The Licensee must operate an effective counting system to monitor the numbers of patrons entering the licensed premises.
32. The Licensee shall ensure that adequate first aid and medical provision is available on the licensed premises. Such provision shall be approved in writing by the Chief Executive for Ambulance Services in Lincolnshire.
Annex 2 – Conditions Consistent With the Operating Schedule
General
At least one Personal Licence Holder will be on the premises at all times.
No staff under 18 years of age will be employed.
Day to day risk assessments are covered by venue manager.
The Prevention of Crime and Disorder
A drugs policy is in place at premise.
Member of Pubwatch (whilst forever there is an active scheme in the town)
No drinks are permitted to leave the venue onto the street.
Public Safety
Not Applicable.
The Prevention of Public Nuisance
Amplification has built in limiters to cut the top and bottom noise waves to stop peak and troughs in sound.
All windows are situated at the front of the venue and are double glazed.
The Manager’s policy on noise supersedes DJ control.
Litter clearance is undertaken by staff both inside and outside premise.
Doors to the venue are kept closed to prevent noise disturbance.
The Protection of Children from Harm
There are no nudity, semi-nudity or erotic dancers in the venue. No images showing nudity or semi-nudity shall be displayed.
All minors have restricted access after 2000 hours, minors must leave the premises by 2100 Hours.
Annex 3 – Conditions Attached After a Hearing by the Licensing Authority
The following conditions were added to the premises licence as the result of a premises licence review hearing held on 18 January 2016:
Training and Management
1. All staff shall be suitably trained for their job function in the operating standards for the premises and the contents of the premises licence. The training shall be under constant review.
2. The training will be recorded in documentary form that will be available for inspection upon reasonable request by an Officer of Lincolnshire Police or an Authorised Officer of a Responsible Authority. The records will be retained for at least 12 months.
3. Any person managing or supervising staff in the sale of alcohol or other licensable activity in the absence of the DPS will be the holder of a personal licence obtained following the attainment of a nationally recognised qualification.
4. All staff shall be trained in the requirements of the Challenge 21 Policy.
5. Training will be repeated at least every 12 months and will be recorded in documentary form that will be kept at the premises and be available for inspection upon reasonable request by an Officer of Lincolnshire Police or an Authorised Officer of a Responsible Authority . The records will be retained for at least 12 months.
6. The premises licence holder (or nominated person) shall ensure that new bar staff, supervisors and managers are trained in the legality and procedure of alcohol sales, prior to undertaking the sale of alcohol. Training shall be signed and documented and training records be made available to an Officer of Lincolnshire Police or an Authorised Officer of a Responsible Authority. The records will be retained for at least 12 months.
7. An incident book shall be maintained to record any activity of a violent, criminal or anti social nature. The record will contain the time and date, the nature of the incident, the people involved, the action taken and details of the person responsible for the management of the premises at the time of the incident.
8. The incident book will be available for inspection upon reasonable request by an Officer of Lincolnshire Police or an Authorised Officer of a Responsible Authority. The records will be retained for at least 12 months.
9. The Designated Premises Supervisor will provide written details of any person nominated to manage the premises in their absence. The person nominated shall be a personal licence holder. These details should be kept on the licensed premises and produced on request to an Officer of Lincolnshire Police or an Authorised Officer of a Responsible Authority.
10. The DPS will undergo and complete conflict management training by the end of March 2016.
SIA Door Supervisors
11. When live or recorded music is provided at the premises a minimum of two door supervisors registered with the Security Industry Authority (SIA) will be employed from 2200 hours until close. A minimum of 2 door supervisors registered with the Security Industry Authority (SIA) will be employed at the premises from 2200 hours until close on a Saturday.
12. All door staff shall be trained in the requirements of the Challenge 21 Policy, the identification and recognition of drunks and the correct procedure to be followed when refusing service.
13. The training will be repeated at least every 12 months and will be recorded in documentary form that will be available for inspection upon reasonable request by an Officer of Lincolnshire Police or an Authorised Officer of a Responsible Authority. The records will be retained for at least 12 months.
14. The Premises Licence holder (and/or DPS) will ensure door supervisors are properly briefed and trained to manage patrons in a safe and efficient manner.
15. The Premises Licence holder (and/or DPS) will ensure door supervisors do not allow any drinking vessel, glass or bottle to be taken from the premises.
16. All door supervisors shall have clear instruction and understanding of their duties and responsibilities, including the following:
Controlling the entry of persons to the premises;
The keeping of order in the premises;
Preventing the admission and ensure departure from the premises of the drunk and disorderly, without causing further disorder;
Keeping out excluded individuals ;
Searching and excluding those suspected of carrying illegal drugs, or carrying offensive weapons; and
Maintaining orderly congregation and queuing outside of the premises.
17. All door staff engaged in searching persons shall be fully trained in the use of their powers to do so. In addition, they will be trained in the contents of the Drugs Policy for the premises.
18. Door Supervisors shall actively cooperate with the Police in the execution of their duties and provide evidence by written statements to assist in any criminal investigations.
19. The Premises Licence Holder (and/or the DPS) will maintain a register of door supervisors employed at the premises. The register will detail the day, time and date the door supervisor commenced duty, full name legibly written, SIA licence number, the name of the employer, the time duty ends and the name of the person in charge of the premises on that date. The register will be kept at the premises and be available for inspection upon reasonable request by an Officer of Lincolnshire Police or an Authorised Officer of a Responsible Authority. The records will be retained for at least 12 months.
CCTV
20. A CCTV system shall be installed, recording and maintained in working order and operated at the premises to the satisfaction of Lincolnshire Police, specifically:
There shall be a minimum of one high resolution camera fitted in a weatherproof housing, for external coverage of the entrance.
There shall be a minimum of one high-resolution colour camera fitted to each public entrance/exit to provide a quality head and shoulder image for facial recognition/identification purposes of all persons entering the premises.
There shall be sufficient cameras able to cope with the normal operating illumination to reasonably cover all licensed public areas.
Recordings must be kept for a minimum of 28 days and endorsed with the accurate, correct time/date (BST/GMT adjusted).
The frame rate shall be maintained to a standard whereby any footage produced is of sufficient quality to be of evidential use. It is recommended that the FPS is maintained as close to 25 FPS as possible and should not fall below 15 FPS.
Police and/or Licensing Officers shall be able on attendance to view playback of any incident without the necessity for download.
Recordings of incidents at the premises must be provided to the police following lawful request.
Recording equipment shall be housed in a secure room/cabinet where access and operation is strictly limited to authorised persons.
21. At all times the premises are open for business a member of staff will be present who is capable of operating the system and downloading images upon reasonable and legal request by an Officer of Lincolnshire Police or an Authorised Officer of a Responsible Authority.
22. The positions of all CCTV cameras shall be clearly shown on the licensing plan(s) deposited with the Licensing Authority and any alteration to the system should only be carried out after consultation with the Lincolnshire Police Licensing Team.
Glassware and Bottles and Management of Outside Areas
23. No customers carrying open or sealed bottles cans or other receptacles containing alcoholic liquor shall be admitted to the premises at any time that the premises are open to the public.
24. No outside area shall be used for consumption of alcohol.
Sales Refusal Register
25. The Licence Holder (and/or DPS) shall ensure a sales refusal register is maintained at the premises. The register to include details of all alcohol sales refused and the reason for refusal. The refusals register should be made available upon reasonable request by an Officer of Lincolnshire Police or an Authorised Officer of a Responsible Authority. The records will be retained for at least 12 months.
Supervisory Consultant
26. For at least 6 months from the date this decision comes into effect , the premises must employ the services of a recognised independent licensing consultant (approved by Lincolnshire Police) to visit, audit and make recommendations for any operational improvements at the premise at least once every month. The monthly report and any recommendations to be made available upon reasonable request by an Officer of Lincolnshire Police’s Licensing Team or an Officer of the Licensing Authority’s Licensing Team. The records will be retained for at least 12 months.
Challenge 21 Scheme
27. A Challenge 21 proof of age policy to be applied at the premises with the accepted means of proof being:
• Passport
• Photo Driving Licence
• A recognised valid photo-id card bearing the PASS hologram
• Military ID card
• Any future accredited and accepted proof of age as defined by Lincolnshire Police.