Mandatory conditions which came into force on 6 April 2010
1. (1) The responsible person shall take all reasonable steps to 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 in a manner which carries a significant risk of leading or contributing to crime and disorder, prejudice to public safety, public nuisance, or harm to children-
(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 (other than any promotion or discount available to an individual in respect of alcohol for consumption at a table meal, as defined in section 159 of the Act);
(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;
(d) provision of free or discounted alcohol in relation to the viewing on the premises of a sporting event, where that provision is dependent on-
(i) the outcome of a race, competition or other event or process, or
(ii) the likelihood of anything occurring or not occurring;
(e) 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.
2. The responsible person shall ensure that no alcohol is dispensed directly by one person into the mouth of another (other than where that other person is unable to drink without assistance by reason of a disability).
3. The responsible person shall ensure that free tap water is provided on request to customers where it is reasonably available.
Mandatory conditions which come into force on 1 October 2010
4. (1) The premises licence holder or club premises certificate holder shall ensure that an age verification policy applies to the premises in relation to the sale or supply of alcohol.
(2) 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 a holographic mark.
5. The responsible person shall 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; and
(b) customers are made aware of the availability of these measures.
Embedded restriction - Credit sales clubs
Alcohol shall not be sold or supplied unless it is paid for before or at the time when it is sold or supplied, except alcohol sold or supplied with and for consumption at a meal supplied at the same time, consumed with the meal and paid for together with the meal.
Conditions agreed with Environmental Health
Music and amplified speech shall be inaudible at the boundary of nearby residential properties after 23.00 hours.
Failure to achieve inaudibility may require:
External doors and windows to be kept closed in all rooms when events involving amplified music or speech are taking place, other than for access and egress. It may be necessary to install mechanical extract ventilation or air conditioning for use during warm weather.
Installation of acoustic enclosures to extraction and ventilation openings in the external fabric of the premises and/or
Installation of secondary double glazing and/or
a noise limiting device. The noise limiting device shall be installed, fitted and maintained in such a manner as to control all sources of amplified music at the premises. Once set such a device should be inaccessible to the licensee or his staff.
Any external seating areas must not be used by customers after 2300 hours.
Clear and prominent notices shall be displayed at all exits requesting customers to respect the needs of local residents and leave the premises and area quietly.
The licensee will ensure that
a) Temporary electrical wiring and distribution systems are not used without prior inspection by a suitable qualified electrician.
b) Temporary electrical wiring and distribution systems shall comply with the recommendations of BS 7671 or where applicable BS 7909
c) Where they have not been installed by a competent person, temporary electrical wiring and distribution systems are to be inspected and certified by a competent person before they are put to use.
d) Entertainment equipment shall be fitted with a 30mAmp RCD (residual current device)
The licensee will ensure that an adequate and appropriate supply of first aid equipment and materials is available on the premises.
The licensee should advise Melton Borough Council as to the intended maximum capacity at the premises.
Conditions Consistent with Applicant's Operating Schedule -
The Prevention of Crime and Disorder
Will observe and enforce club rules especially with regard to membership applications; the right to refuse to admit, suspend or expel any member; members should conduct themselves in a gentlemanly manner.
We will not serve alcoholic drinks to anyone thought to have overindulged.
Public Safety
Closing hours will be observed
Risk assessments will be carried out on all identified hazards
Inside and external areas will be regularly cleaned and tidied
All exits will be kept clear and fully operational
Maintain building and surrounds to avoid all slip and trip hazards
The Prevention of Public Nuisance
Closing hours observed
Liaison with neighbours, with whom we have a good relationship
Very occasionally noise, voices and music may be generated, due to our isolated location these cannot be heard in any dwelling if our windows and doors are kept shut
External lights are provided to car park
The Protection of Children from Harm
Many of our members have passed necessary coaching levels and therefore are aware of first aid, safe hands etc, also they hold CRP certificates.
Record of contact names, including their doctor’s name and allergies are kept in the club house.
Proof of age will be requested for supply of alcohol.
Certain events may limit or exclude children at the committee’s discretion.