Agenda item

To consider the above application.

The Sub-Committee considered a report regarding an application by Speaking Up, Speaking Out for a Premises Licence, under Section 17 of the Licensing Act 2003 in respect of Silk Museum Schoolroom, Park Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 6TJ.  The report outlined the evidence presented by the parties in relation to the variation.

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

• the applicant; and
• a resident in the vicinity of Silk Museum Schoolroom.

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; and
• All the evidence, including the oral representations made at the meeting and the written representations of interested parties and of the Responsible Authority.

The following course of action had been agreed:

RESOLVED-

That the application for a Premises Licence be GRANTED subject to the conditions as proposed by Cheshire Constabulary for the Protection of Children from Harm (listed here as a) – j) for ease of reference), namely:

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

b)    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)
 

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

d)    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.

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

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

g)    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. 

h)    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. 

i)     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. 

j)     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.