LICENSING ACT 2003
CONDITIONS ATTACHED TO THE GRANT OF THIS LICENCE
This licence is granted subject to any Mandatory Conditions imposed by the Licensing Act 2003, and conditions volunteered on the application form to be undertaken by the applicant and where necessary, conditions imposed by the Licensing Authority in order to promote the Licensing Objectives.
WHERE THE PREMISES LICENCE AUTHORISES THE SUPPLY OF ALCOHOL:
(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.
MINIMUM DRINKS PRICING - The Licensing Act 2003 (Mandatory Conditions) Order 2014
(1) A relevant person shall ensure that no alcohol is sold or supplied for consumption on or off the premises for a price which is less than the permitted price.
(2) For the purposes of the condition set out in paragraph 1:
(a)"duty" is to be construed in accordance with the Alcoholic Liquor Duties Act 1979(a);
(b)"permitted price" is the price found by applying the formula P = D + (D x V)
where-
(i) P is the permitted price,
(ii) D is the amount of duty chargeable in relation to the alcohol as if the duty were charged on the date of the sale or supply of the alcohol, and
(iii) V is the rate of value added tax chargeable in relation to the alcohol as if the value added tax were charged on the date of the sale or supply of the alcohol;
(c) "relevant person" means, in relation to premises in respect of which
there is in force a premises licence
(i) the holder of the premises licence,
(ii) the designated premises supervisor (if any) in respect of such a licence, or
(iii) the personal licence holder who makes or authorises a supply of alcohol under such a licence;
(d) "relevant person" means, in relation to premises in respect of which there is in force a club premises certificate, any member or officer of the club present on the premises in a capacity which enables the member or officer to prevent the supply in question; and
(e) "value added tax" means value added tax charged in accordance with the Value Added Tax Act 1994(b).
(3) Where the permitted price given by Paragraph (b) of paragraph 2 would (apart from this paragraph) not be a whole number of pennies, the price given by that sub-paragraph shall be taken to be the price actually given by that sub-paragraph rounded up to the nearest penny.
(4) Sub-paragraph (2) applies where the permitted price given by Paragraph (b) of paragraph 2 on a day ("the first day") would be different from the permitted price on the next day ("the second day") as a result of a change to the rate of duty or value added tax.
(5) The permitted price which would apply on the first day applies to sales or supplies of alcohol which take place before the expiry of the period of 14 days beginning on the second day.
ALCOHOL PROMOTIONS - Mandatory Licensing Conditions (Amendment) Order 2014
(1) The responsible person must ensure that staff on relevant premises do not carry out, arrange or participate in any irresponsible promotions in relation to the premises.
(2) In this paragraph, 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.
(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 in a manner which carries a significant risk of undermining a licensing objective;
(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 in a manner which carries a significant risk of undermining a licensing objective;
(d) selling or supplying alcohol in association with promotional posters or flyers on, or in the vicinity of, the premises which can reasonably be considered to condone, encourage or glamorise anti-social behaviour or to refer to the effects of drunkenness in any favourable manner
(e) dispensing alcohol directly by one person into the mouth of another (other than where that other person is unable to drink without assistance by reason of disability).
FREE TAP WATER
(1) The responsible person must ensure that free potable water is provided on request to customers where it is reasonably available.
AGE VERIFICATION
(1) The responsible person must ensure that an age verification policy is adopted in respect of the premises in relation to the sale or supply of alcohol.
(2) The designated premises supervisor in relation to the premises licence must ensure that the supply of alcohol at the premises is carried on in accordance with the age verification policy.
(3) Subject to sub-paragraph (4), the policy must require individuals who appear to the responsible person to be under 18 years 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 either;
(a) a holographic mark, or,
(b) an ultraviolet feature.
(4) The age verification policy may make provision permitting a responsible person to accept identification in digital form (“relevant ID”) instead of identification of a type described in sub-paragraph (3).
(5) Where provision envisaged by sub-paragraph (4) is included in the policy, the policy must make provision dealing with the circumstance described in paragraph (6).
(6) The circumstance in this sub-paragraph arises where:
(a) the responsible person has reason to believe that a person (“P”) who seeks to be supplied with alcohol from a place to which the age verification policy applies has not attained the age of 18, or such greater age as the age verification policy may prescribe (“the relevant age”); and
(b) P has indicated their wish to use the relevant ID.
(7) When the circumstance in paragraph (6) arises, the policy must state:
(a) that P is obliged, upon the request of the responsible person, to make available to the responsible person the means by which their relevant ID may be verified; but
(b) that the responsible person may only accept P’s relevant ID where the condition in sub-paragraph (8) applies.
(8) The condition in this sub-paragraph is that the responsible person is covered by an agreement with a DVSP (“the relevant DVSP”) for the provision of digital verification services where:
(a) the relevant DVSP has agreed that it will confirm, in the course of providing its services to the responsible person, whether or not P has attained the relevant age;
(b) the relevant DVSP has agreed that it will deliver identification to the responsible person that reaches at least a medium level of confidence;
(c) that level of confidence has been verified by a DVSP, whether that DVSP is the relevant DVSP or another; and
(d) the relevant DVSP is registered as a provider of those services in accordance with Version 0.4 or Version 1.0 of the DVS trust framework.
(9) In this paragraph:
(a) “DVSP” means a person who provides digital verification services, and is included in the register maintained by the Secretary of State under section 32 (DVS register) of the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (“the 2025 Act”);
(b) “DVS trust framework” is to be construed in accordance with section 28 (DVS trust framework) of the 2025 Act;
(c) “medium level of confidence”, in respect of identification described in sub-paragraph (8)(b), is to be construed in accordance with:
(i) Version 0.4 of the DVS trust framework, in the case that the relevant DVSP, or as the case may be, another DVSP provides the service described in sub-paragraph (8)(c), and is registered as a provider of that service, in the DVS register, in accordance with Version 0.4 of the DVS trust framework;
(ii) Version 1.0 of the DVS trust framework, in the case that the relevant DVSP, or as the case may be, another DVSP provides the service described in sub-paragraph (8)(c), and is registered as a provider of that service, in the DVS register, in accordance with Version 1.0 of the DVS trust framework.
(10) For the purposes of sub-paragraph (6) “supplied” is to be construed in accordance with section 14 of the Licensing Act 2003.
(11) Nothing in sub-paragraphs (4) to (10) prevents the supply of alcohol to a person based upon identification of a type described in sub-paragraph (3).
ALCOHOL MEASURES
(1) The responsible person shall ensure that:
(a) where any of the following alcoholic drinks 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: 1/2 pint;
(ii) gin, rum, vodka or whisky: 25 ml or 35 ml; and
(iii) still wine in a glass: 125 ml; and
(b) these measures are displayed in a menu, price list or other printed material which is available to customers on the premises; and
(c) where a customer does not in relation to a sale of alcohol specify the quantity of alcohol to be sold, the customer is made aware that these measures are available.
EXHIBITION OF FILMS - where authorised by the licence
(1) The admission of children to the exhibition of any film shall be restricted in accordance with section 20 of the Licensing Act 2003 (the Act)
(2) Unless section 20(3) (b) of the Act applies, admission of children to the exhibition of any film must be restricted in accordance with any recommendation made by the film classification board specified in this licence
(3) Where section 20(3) (b) of the Act applies, admission of children to the exhibition of any film must be restricted in accordance with any recommendation made by the licensing authority
(4) Where no film classification board is specified in this licence admission of children to the exhibition of any film shall be restricted in accordance with any recommendation made by the licensing authority.
(5) For the purposes of this condition:
"children" means persons aged under 18; and
"film classification board" means the person or persons designated as the authority under section 4 of the Video Recordings Act 1984 (authority to determine suitability of video works for classification)
WHERE THE PREMISES LICENCE INCLUDES A CONDITION THAT AT SPECIFED TIMES ONE OR MORE INDVIDUAL MUST BE AT THE PREMISES TO CARRY OUT SECURITY ACTVITY
(1) Each individual must:
(a) be authorised to carry out that activity by a licence granted under the Private Security Industry Act 2001; or
(b) be entitled to carry out that activity by virtue of section 4 of that Act.
(2) But nothing in subsection (1) requires such a condition to be imposed:
(a) in respect of premises within paragraph 8(3)(a) of Schedule 2 to the Private Security Industry Act 2001 (c. 12) (premises with premises licences authorising plays or films), or
(b) in respect of premises in relation to
(i) any occasion mentioned in paragraph 8(3)(b) or (c) of that Schedule (premises being used exclusively by club with club premises certificate, under a temporary event notice authorising plays or films or under a gaming licence), or
(ii) any occasion within paragraph 8(3)(d) of that Schedule (occasions prescribed by regulations under that Act).
(3) For the purposes of this section:
(a) “security activity” means an activity to which paragraph 2(1)(a) of that Schedule applies, and which is licensable conduct for the purposes of that Act (see section 3(2) of that Act) and,
(b) paragraph 8(5) of that Schedule (interpretation of references to an occasion) applies as it applies in relation to paragraph 8 of that Schedule.
Definition:
Responsible person - as defined by section 153 (4) Licensing Act 2003 -
(a) In relation to a licensed premises -
(i) the holder of a premises licence in relation to a premises
(ii) the designated premises supervisor (if any) under such a licence
(iii) any individual aged 18 or over who is authorised for the purposes of this section by such a holder or supervisor.
(b) In relation to premises in respect of which there is in force a club premises certificate, any member or officer of the club present on the premises in a capacity which enables him to prevent the supply in question.
Conditions consistant with the licensing schedule
General
We are a Tennis Club primarily, and as such we want to keep the venue ready for our members. We have strict staff training in place with H/S, Fire and Risk checklists and assessments to complete daily, weekly, and monthly, we challenge under age drinkers and request ID’s. Regular risk assessments, incident logs, clear signing implementing closing time, leaving the premises quietly, leaving your car behind on the car park, children are not to be left unsupervised at any time, especially not allowed outside the building when it is dark. Staff are trained to keep an eye on customers at all times, will not serve someone who has to much to drink, and ensure they do leave the premises safely.
The prevention of crime and disorder
The Club operates an effective CCTV system which is to be
always maintained in good working order, and is under a Maintenance Programme.
Our CCTV is called Hik Connect, we have 14 camera’s split between the inside and outside of the club and across the tennis courts.
The location of cameras will be recorded on the plan attached to the licence. The recording medium is digital, and is on 3 mobile phone devices, Bar Manager, Club Manager and Committee Member. Associated images are to be retained and securely stored for a minimum period of 28 days and are to be made available to the police/Authorised Officers of the Licensing Authority upon request.
The designated premises supervisor is to provide the police with the contact details of at least two members of staff who are trained and familiar with the operation of the equipment so that, at the expense of the premises licence holder, they are able to check that the equipment is operating properly and that they are able to provide copies of recorded data upon request and within no more than 12 hours from the time of the request. The Designated Premises Supervisor must notify the licensing office or the Police in the event of CCTV breakdown or malfunction as soon as is reasonably practicable and in any event within 24hrs.
A written record shall be kept every time images are recorded by CCTV and shall include details of the recording medium used, the time and date recording commenced and finished. This record shall identify the person responsible for the recording and shall be signed by him/her. Where the recording is on a removable medium (i.e. videotape, compact disc, flash card etc.), a secure storage system to store those recording mediums shall be provided.
A DPS is on the premises on weekends, and evenings, when the sale of alcohol is happening, between 19:00hrs and close of business.
A daily log will be maintained at the premises showing the full name, date of birth and SIA badge number of the Door Security Staff on duty, the time when they started and ended their shift and the details of any incidents that take place to include incidents when a member of the public is refused entry to the premises. The log is to be made available to the Police, to SIA inspectors & to Authorised Officers of the Licensing Authority on request.
Staff training shall take place on the Licensing Act and Licensing objectives every six months and a written record of this training to be maintained and made available to the police and any authorised officer of the Council for inspection.
We do not offer 18th Birthday party’s as a rule, the only exception to this rule is for our Junior Members when they turn of age, if the family and the club see fit Security Staff will be employed.
Security staff are to use their best endeavours to prevent persons loitering outside the premises.
The premises is not yet linked to a system of communication with the Police and other licensed premises as agreed with the Police and Licensing Authority, or Pub Watch, we are not near any other establishments. However, we do have good communication with the Police Force. On their next visit we shall comply with the system. The system shall then be always kept in good working order.
The communication system, or our CCTV system will be used to report information likely to be of interest to other parties to the network as soon as possible.
The designated premises supervisor or a person nominated by them shall attend at the meetings of the Pub and Club watch scheme for the area within which the premises is located.
No person in possession of a drink in a sealed or unsealed container shall be allowed to enter the premises except for the purposes of delivery or from moving from one part of the premises to another.
No drink shall be sold from a bar or by staff service or consumed in or on the premises other than in a container made from non-splintering plastic or toughened glass at any time.
No drink shall be removed from the premises in an unsealed container.
There is always maintained on the premises an adequate and appropriate supply of first aid equipment and materials.
At all times when the public are present, at least one person who holds a current recognised first aid certificate or award shall be present on the premises. Where more than one such person is present their duties shall be clearly defined. First Aiders and Safeguarding contacts are clearly posted.
Public safety
Customers are to be prevented from leaving the premises with glasses or open bottles.
Empty bottles are be placed into locked bins so as to prevent them from being used as weapons.
Only plastic glasses/plastic bottles/toughened glass are to be used in the outside areas.
The premises should operate at a maximum capacity of 130
Clientele must not be admitted to the premises of the end of licensable activity, in our case a Function.
The DPS or premises licence holder does operate a dispersal policy for clientele leaving the premises, links to taxi’s, seeing them to a taxi, if anyone is waiting for a taxi alone particularly they wait inside.
The DPS and staff must ensure members of staff are adequately trained with regard to Health & Safety, Responsible Drinking.
We also operate the “Ask Angela” campaign, and also have already got a Safeguarding Policy in operation.
The prevention of public nuisance
Prominent, clear and legible notices are displayed at all exits requesting that customers respect the needs of local residents and to leave the premises and area quietly.
Music and associated other noise sources (e.g. DJs and amplified voices) are not audible inside noise sensitive property at any time.
The DPS or a member of staff carries out noise level checks of the surrounding outside area whenever entertainment is being provided taking action to reduce noise levels where there is a potential for nuisance to be caused. We are not that close to the neighbours, however we do carry out these checks to ensure, if a live band has been booked on a function
All external doors and windows are to be kept closed when live entertainment or recorded music is in progress.
The outside area is not to be used for licensable activities or for the consumption of alcohol after 23:00 hours daily.
The Club does not offer18th birthday party’s, unless it is one of our longstanding Junior Members and their family, the family must be known to the club and have been members of the club for over 10 years. At least one SIA registered security staff can be employed at the premises for the duration of the function. In addition, on such occasions, the sale of alcohol and the provision of regulated entertainment is to cease no later than 23:30 hrs,
Management and staff are to use their best endeavours to prevent persons loitering outside the premises and to ensure that persons refused entry or ejected are asked to leave the vicinity of the premises.
At an appropriate time before closing time, announcements should be made reminding customers to leave quietly.
No Refuse shall be disposed of or collected from the premises between the hours of after midnight as such disposal or collection could cause disturbance to local residents.
The premises does not sell food to be consumed off the premises, the only food provided is part of the catering service and will have been disposed of before the end of the party in accordance with Food Safety Regs.
The Club does not provide food for consumption off the premises, the public area immediately surrounding the premises shall be cleared of waste, no glasses will be outside at the end of trading on each day. Any refuse shall be placed in a container designed for the storage and disposal of refuse.
The premises shall be closed to customers 30 minutes after licensable activity has ceased.
The protection of children from harm
The premises operate a not serving alcohol to anyone Under 18, proof of age policy and signage to this effect is prominently displayed within the premises. Persons who appear to be under the age of 18 must produce for thorough scrutiny by staff, proof of identity/age before being sold/supplied alcohol. Only a passport or photo-card driving licence or a proof of age card bearing the official ‘PASS’ accreditation hologram should to be accepted as proof of age.
The premises is to maintain a refusals book to record the details of incidents/descriptions of individuals whenever a member of staff has refused to sell alcohol to a person suspected of being under the age of 18.
The book must be made available to the police/authorised officers of the Licensing Authority on request.
All individual alcohol containers (e.g. bottles/cans/cartons) before going on display for sale are bought from licensed Wholesalers, namely JW Lees and HB CLARK and WDS with the purpose of sale.
ALL alcohol be displayed/stored behind the counter.
That the following alcoholic drinks be kept behind the counter or in a place where customers do not have direct access to these products without the assistance of a member of staff, namely:
All spirits, flavoured spirits, alco pops, shots (i.e. spirit based drinks mixed with soft drink/flavoured juice etc)
Cider
Draught
Wine, Prosecco, are all out of reach of the public,
There will be no Acts of an adult nature taking place.
No person under the age of 14 shall be permitted to remain on the premises after 10pm, unless with parents and attending a family event.