Annex 2 - Conditions Consistent with the Operating Schedule
General Conditions
1. The premises will be managed in accordance with Club rules.
2. Conditions imposed by The Licensing Act 1964.
Alcohol shall not be sold or supplied except during permitted hours.
In this condition, permitted hours means:
) On weekdays, other than Christmas Day, Good Friday or New Year’s Eve,
10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
) On Sundays, other than Christmas Day or New Year’s Eve,
12 noon to 10.30 p.m.
) On Good Friday, 12 noon to 10.30 p.m.
) On New Year’s Eve, except on a Sunday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
) On New Year’s Eve on a Sunday, 12 noon to 10.30 p.m.
) On Christmas day, as provided by the rules of the club and notified in writing by the chairman or secretary of the club to the chief executive of the justices for the petty sessions area in which the premises are. The said hours shall:
i) not exceed six and a half hours;
ii) not begin earlier than 12 noon;
iii) not end later than 10.30 p.m.
iv) provide for a break of at least 2 hours, including 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.;
v) not extend for more than three and a half hours after 5 p.m.
g) On New Year’s Eve from the end of permitted hours to the start of permitted hours on the following day (or, if there are no permitted hours on the following day, midnight on 31st December).
3. The above restrictions do not prohibit:
) during the first twenty minutes after the above hours, the consumption of the alcohol on the premises;
) during the first twenty minutes after the above hours, the taking of alcohol from the premises, unless the alcohol is supplied or taken in an open vessel;
) during the first thirty minutes after the above hours, the consumption of the alcohol on the premises by persons taking meals there if the alcohol was supplied as ancillary to the meals;
) the supply to, or consumption by, any person of alcohol in any premises where they are residing.
NB: A person shall be treated as residing in any premises, notwithstanding that he occupies sleeping accommodation in a separate building, if he is provided with that accommodation in the course of a business of providing board and lodging for reward at those premises and the building is habitually used for the purpose by way of annexe or overflow in connection with those premises and is occupied and managed with those premises.
The Prevention of Crime and Disorder
1 There will be no irresponsible drinks promotions.
2 All members of staff at the premises will seek PASS accredited proof of age cards, photo-driving licences or passports as proof of age evidence from any person who appears to be under the age of 18 and who is seeking to purchase or consume alcohol on the premises.
Public Safety
3 Emergency exists will be properly maintained and adequately illuminated.
4 Smoke detectors will be properly maintained.
5 Fire extinguishers will be properly fixed and maintained.
6 Notices will be displayed regarding the procedure to be followed in the event of an emergency and emergency procedures will be practised on a regular basis.
7 Testing of emergency procedure will be recorded in a log book.
8 An adequate first aid kit will be provided and maintained at the premises.
7. Access for emergency vehicles will be kept free of obstruction.
Public Nuisance
9 The use of the outside areas including the beer garden and external seating shall not be permitted after 23.30 hours
10 The volume of the amplification system shall be strictly controlled so that noise levels are non-intrusive at nearby residential properties.
11 During any music event, a responsible person shall monitor the music levels outside the building and immediately implement any changes necessary;
To ensure noise levels remain non-intrusive at nearby residential properties
in accordance with any request by an authorised officer of the Council.
Any such changes in noise levels shall be maintained at the reduced level for the period of the music event.
4. No outdoor music shall be played after 21:00 hours, in the evening.
5. All outdoor music events shall be notified in writing to the Environmental Protection Section at Suffolk Coastal District Council at least 14 days prior to the event.
6. The windows to the function room used for the playing of music shall be kept closed when musical entertainment (other than background music) is taking place.
7. The external doors to any function room used for the playing of music shall be kept firmly closed when musical entertainment (other than background music) is taking place.
8. In the event that additional ventilation is necessary to the function room, a detailed scheme shall be submitted to the Environmental Protection Section and only an approved scheme shall be fitted.
9. The Food and Safety Team must be notified in writing 8 weeks prior to any event where it is likely that more than 500 persons will be on the licensed premises at any one time.
10. Adequate litter bins will be provided, both inside and outside the premises.
11. Notices will be displayed asking those leaving the premises to respect local residents
Protection of Children from Harm
1 Children will be adequately supervised by a responsible adult.
2 A fire guard will be in place a properly secured when children are present.