The Sub-Committee considered a report
regarding a variation to a Premise Licence, under the Licensing Act
2003 in respect of, Congleton Snooker Club, Royle Street,
Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 1HR together with objections and
support.
The following attending the hearing and made
representations with respect to the application:
·
The Applicant;
·
The Bar Manager; and
·
One resident making relevant representation.
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 with some
modifications.
·
Sale and supply of alcohol for consumption on the premises
·
The provision of indoor sporting events
Monday to Sunday – 12.00 to 00.00
With the following modifications:
considerate regarding noise levels
particularly at sensitive times in respect of nearby residential
neighbours.
- Conspicuous notices shall be positioned at all
exits from the Premises requesting patrons to make the minimum
amount of noise on leaving.
- The balcony of the Premises shall not to be used
by patrons between the hours of 6.00pm and 11.00pm Saturday and
Sunday.
- A CCTV system shall be used and shall be designed
and installed in accordance with the Cheshire Constabulary’s
CCTV Guidance – CCTV in Licenced Premises. An Operational
Requirement.
- The CCTV system shall be in operation at all
times when licensable activities are taking
place.
- Recorded CCTV images will be maintained and stored for a period
of twenty-eight days.
- 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 are open to the public. This staff member shall be able to
provide a Police officer or an authorised officer of the licensing
authority data or footage upon request. All requests for footage
are to be provided within a reasonable time scale.
- Designated supervisors will need to be able 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.
- Publicity materials notifying customers of the operation of the
Challenge 25 scheme shall be displayed at the premises.
- 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.
-
A 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).
- 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.
- The
DPS or other responsible person shall check and sign the register
once a week. Alternatively, an electronic point of sale refusals
log shall be kept.
- 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.
- The
DPS or Premises Licence Holder shall conduct regular 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.
- An
incident log/book shall be kept at the premises for at least 12
months and made available on request to an authorised officer of
the licensing authority of the Cheshire police Licensing
Unit.
- A
personal licence holder will be present at all times when
licensable activity is taking place at the Premises.