Agenda item

To consider the above application.

The Sub-Committee considered a report regarding an application by The Service Course Limited for a Premises Licence, under Section 17 of the Licensing Act 2003 in respect of The Service Course Ltd, 56 Alderley Road, Wilmslow, SK9 1NY.  The report outlined the evidence presented by the parties in relation to the new grant application.

The following attending the hearing and made representations with respect to the application:

• the applicant; and
• an objector.

After a full hearing of the application and in accordance with the rules of procedure, the Chairman of the Sub-Committee reported that after taking account of:

• The Secretary of State’s Guidance under section 182 of the Licensing Act 2003;
• Cheshire East Borough Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy;
• the four licensing objectives (namely the prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, the prevention of public nuisance, and the protection of children from harm) and the steps appropriate to promote them; and
• All the evidence, including the oral representations made at the meeting and the written representations of interested parties.

The following course of action had been agreed:

RESOLVED-

That the application for a Premises Licence be GRANTED as outlined in the application:

Prevention of Crime and Disorder

a)    A CCTV system shall be used and shall be designed and installed in accordance with the Cheshire Constabulary’s CCTV guidance document called ‘CCTV in Licensed Premises – An Operational Requirement’.  This system shall be in operation at all times when licensable activities are taking place.

b)    Recorded CCTV images will be maintained and stored for a period of twenty-eight days.

c)    A staff member from the premises who is conversant with the operation of the CCTV system shall be on the premises at all times when the premises is open to the public.  This staff member shall be able to show a Police officer or an authorised officer of the licensing authority data or footage upon request.

d)    Designated supervisors will need to demonstrate that their CCTV system complies with their Operational requirements.  They will need to demonstrate the following:

·         Recordings are fit for their intended purpose

·         Good quality images are presented to the officer in a format that can be replayed on a standard computer

·         The supervisor has an understanding of the equipment/training

·         Management records are kept

·         Maintenance agreements and records are maintained

·         Data Protection principles and signage are in place.

Protection of Children from Harm

e)    A “Challenge 25” policy shall be operated at the premises at all times.

f)     The only forms of ID that shall be accepted (at the discretion of the Management) as proof of age are a valid passport, a valid photographic driving licence, a PASS approved proof of age card, HM Services Warrant Card or other reliable photo ID (that has been approved for acceptance by the Police or an Officer of the Local Authority)
 

g)    Publicity materials notifying customers of the operation of the “Challenge 25” scheme shall be displayed at the premises.

h)    The Designated Premises Supervisor or Premises Licence Holder shall operate and maintain an up-to-date Register of Refusals of Sale of Alcohol, indicating the date, time and reason for refusal which shall be made available for inspection by Local Authority Officers and the Police.

i)     The DPS or other responsible person shall check and sign the register once a week.

j)     Alternatively an electronic point of sale refusals log shall be kept. 

k)    A documented training programme shall be introduced for all staff in a position to sell, serve or deliver alcohol. A written record for each member of staff shall be kept of the content of such training and shall be made available for inspection at the request of Local Authority Officers and Police. 

l)     The DPS or Premises Licence Holder shall conduct six monthly training reviews with all members of staff authorised to sell, serve or deliver alcohol in order to reinforce the training and to promote best practice. A written record for each member of staff shall be kept of the content of such reviews and shall be made available for inspection at the request of Local Authority Officers and Police. 

m)  A list of persons authorised to sell alcohol shall be kept on site and made available for inspection at the request of Local Authority Officers and Police. 

n)    Clearly visible signage is to be displayed at the entrances and at points of sale indicating it is illegal to sell alcohol to people under the age of 18.

o)    Young people under the age of 18 shall not be permitted to remain on the Premises after 20:00 hrs unless attending a pre-booked private function.  A diary of privately booked functions shall be kept and shall be made available for inspection at the request of Local Authority Officers and Police.

Prevention of Public Nuisance

p)    Background music shall not be played at a level that will cause unreasonable disturbance to the occupants of any properties in the vicinity.

q)    The applicant shall co-operate with Police or Officers of the Local Authority in the implementation of any initiatives to combat crime, disorder, anti-social behaviour or nuisance in the vicinity.

r)     The premises licence holder shall take appropriate measures to ensure that patrons leave the premises in a quiet and orderly fashion.