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.
Mandatory Conditions:
a No supply of alcohol may be made under the Premises Licence at a time when there is no Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) in respect of the Premises Licence OR at a time when the Designated Premises Supervisor does not hold a Personal Licence or his/her Personal Licence has been suspended.
b Every supply of alcohol under the Premises Licence must be made or authorized by a person who holds a Personal Licence.
c Any Door Security staff employed to carry out a security activity at the premises must be licensed with the Security Industry Authority (SIA).
d. In respect of the exhibition of films as mentioned below:
1 The admission of children to the exhibitions of any film is restricted as follows:
2 Where the film classification body is specified in the licence, unless 3(b) below applies, the admission of children is restricted in accordance with any recommendation of that body.
3 Where:-
(a) the film classification body is not specified in this licence, or
(b) the licensing authority has notified the holder of the licence that this subsection applies to the film in question,
the admission of children is restricted in accordance with any recommendation made by the licensing authority.
4 In relation to the above:
“children” means persons under the age of 18 years; and
“film classification body” means the persons or person designated as the authority under section 4 of the Video Recordings Act 1984.
Mandatory Conditions pursuant to The Licensing Act 2003
Mandatory Licensing Conditions (Amendment) Order 2014
1. (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).
2. The responsible person must ensure that free potable water is provided on request to customers where it is reasonably available.
3. (1) The premises licence holder or club premises certificate holder 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) 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 responsible person must 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: ½ pint
(ii) gin, rum, vodka or whisky: 25 ml or 35 ml, and
(iii) still wine in a glass: 125 ml
(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.
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.
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
(b) “permitted price” is the price found by applying the formula-
where-
P = D + (D x V)
(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.
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. (1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies where the permitted price given by Paragraph (b) of paragraph2 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.
(2) 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.
Conditions Consistent with the Operating Schedule
Public safety
1/ Irresponsible drinks promotions will not be permitted, and the standards for the management of responsible drinks promotions including 'happy hours' produced by the British Beer and Pub Association will be complied with.
2/ The licence holder or people authorised by them will check the premises before it opens to the public to ensure there are no risks to patrons and that all safety precautions are in place.
3/ The licence holder will ensure that all staff receive appropriate training about emergency and general safety precautions and procedures.
4/ The licence holder will ensure that all staff are aware of their social and legal obligations and their responsibilities regarding the sale of alcohol.
5/ Free drinking water will be made available at all times the premises is open to the public.
6/ The telephone numbers of local taxi operators must be prominently displayed at the premises for the benefit of customers.
7/ All bottles and glasses and rubbish must be removed from public areas on a regular and frequent basis.
8/ The electrical system at the premises, including portable appliances must be inspected and tested annually by a competent person and a satisfactory safety report obtained. A competent person will be a suitably qualified electrician who is registered with the ECA or NICEIC.
9/ The gas system, including appliances, will be inspected annually and tested by a Gas Safe Registered engineer and a satisfactory Gas Safety Certificate must be obtained.
10/ All safety certificates and inspection reports must be kept on site and made available for inspection by officers of relevant statutory bodies.
11/ The fire safety measures provided on the premises will be maintained in good working order, and their adequacy will be determined on a regular basis, by the carrying out of a fire risk assessment as required by, and in accordance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
The prevention of public nuisance
12/ The licence holder will ensure that staff regularly patrol the premises both indoors and out to supervise the orderly conduct of patrons.
13/ No music or speech is permitted to be played by external speakers without written consent from us.
14/ Suitable signage will be displayed in the garden areas requesting patrons to respect the amenities of local residents.
15/ Where outside areas are provided for the use of patrons facilities for the disposing and collecting of litter will be maintained.
16/ To minimise the effect of littering, the applicant will provide litter bins both inside and directly outside the premises. During opening hours, and at the close of business, arrangement must be made for litter from the business to be collected from the immediate vicinity and stored inside the premises pending collection.
The protection of children from harm
17/ Only plastic glasses or bottles will be permitted in children’s play areas, beer gardens and recreational areas, or in any area where customers are required to remove footwear.
18/ Any restrictions on the admission of children to the premises must be displayed outside the premises.
Conditions agreed with Greater Manchester Police following variation application August 2021
The prevention of crime and disorder
19/ The premises are to operate an effective CCTV system which is to be maintained in good working order at all times the premises is open for business. The recording medium (e.g. disks / tapes / hard drive, etc.) and 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 premises licence holder or designated premises supervisor is to provide the police with the contact details of at least two members of staff (or other person(s)) 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 premises licence holder or 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 24 hours. The premises will not re-open until the CCTV system is in full working order.
20/ Staff training shall take place on the Licensing Act and Licensing objectives upon commencement of employment and every six months thereafter, a written record of this training is to be maintained and made available to the police and any authorised officer of the Council for inspection on request.
21/ A personal licence holder must be contactable at all times when open to the public.
22/ Door staff employed at the premises must be SIA registered and a daily log must be maintained at the premises showing the full name, date of birth, contact telephone number 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 and to Authorised Officers of the Licensing Authority on request.
23/ 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.
24/ There shall be maintained on the premises at all times an adequate and appropriate supply of first aid equipment and materials.
25/ The Licence holder and or the designated premises supervisor or a person nominated by them shall be a member of and attend at the meetings of the pub watch scheme for the area within which the premises is located.
26/ The DPS/Staff to use their best endeavours to prevent persons loitering outside the premises.
Public safety
27/ Customers are to be prevented from leaving the premises with glasses or open bottles. No drink shall be removed from the premises in an unsealed container.
28/ Empty bottles must be placed into locked bins so as to prevent them from being used as weapons.
29/Clientele must not be admitted to the premises after 00.00hrs (midnight) or within one hour of the end of licensable activity.
30/ The DPS or premises licence holder must develop and operate a dispersal policy for clientele leaving the premises. [this may include links to taxis and other transport providers.
31/ The DPS/ Licence holder must ensure members of staff are adequately trained with regard to First Aid.
32/ Only plastic glasses/plastic bottles/toughened glass are to be used in the outside areas.
Prevention of public nuisance
33/ Prominent clear and legible notices must be displayed at all exits requesting that customers respect the needs of local residents and to leave the premises and area quietly.
34/ Music and associated other noise sources (e.g. DJs and amplified voices) shall not be generally audible inside noise sensitive property at any time. The DPS or a member of staff is to carry 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.
35/ All external doors and windows are to be kept closed when live entertainment or recorded music is in progress.
36/ The outside area is not to be used for licensable activities or for the consumption of alcohol after 23.00 hours daily.
37/ On occasions when the premises are used/hired to hold an 18th / 21st Birthday party, At least one SIA registered security staff is to be employed at the premises for the duration of the function. On such occasions, the sale of alcohol and the provision of regulated entertainment is to cease no later than 00.00hrs(MIDNIGHT).
38/ No refuse shall be disposed of or collected from the premises between the hours of 00.00 and 0700 where such disposal or collection is likely to cause disturbance to local residents.
The protection of children from harm
39/ The premises will operate a “Challenge 25” proof of age policy, and signage to this effect is to be prominently displayed within the premises. Persons who appear to be under the age of 25 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 be accepted as proof of age.
40/ The premises is to maintain a refusals / incident 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 and record the circumstances of any incident. The book must be made available to the police / authorised officers of the Licensing Authority on request.
41/ All alcohol must be displayed/stored behind the counter.
42/ No person under the age of 18 shall be permitted to remain on the premises after 22.30 hours unless supervised by an adult.
43/ No person under the age of 18 shall be permitted access to the premises when entertainment of an adult nature is taking place.