This licence is valid for up to 14999 persons at any one time within the area marked in RED on the attached plan (marked MME0051).
Mandatory conditions where licence authorises supply of alcohol
(1) No supply of alcohol may be made under the premises licence-
(a) at a time when there is no designated premises supervisor in respect of the premises licence, or
(b) at a time when the designated premises supervisor does not hold a personal licence or his personal licence is suspended.
(2) Every supply of alcohol under the premises licence must be made or authorised by a person who holds a personal licence.
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.
Conditions agreed with Environmental Health
Whenever the premises are being used for regulated entertainments:
1. Music and amplified speech shall not cause a nuisance to nearby residents.
2. Clear and prominent notices shall be displayed at all car parks and exits requesting customers to respect the needs of local residents and leave the premises and area quietly.
3. The licensee must ensure that adequate arrangements are made for the collection of litter during and after events. Litter bins should be suitably placed to allow for disposal of litter both by customers and any trading premises. The arrangements for collection of the bins and sweeping of the area should be made independently of any generalised, existing collection.
4. The licensee will exercise due diligence to ensure that temporary electrical wiring and distribution systems are not used without prior inspection by a suitably qualified electrician.
5. The licensee will ensure that an adequate and appropriate supply of first aid equipment and materials is available on the premises.
Conditions Agreed with Leicestershire Constabulary
1. Where it is anticipated that an event will attract 5000 or more people the licensee will consult with the Police Operations Planning Department and the local authority traffic engineers. The licensee will comply with any reasonable advice or instruction that results.
Conditions Consistent with Applicant's Operating Schedule
The Prevention of Crime and Disorder
(i) Area Close to the Castle
(a) Members of the public can only gain access to this area by purchasing a visitor’s ticket or by invitation to a private event.
(b) When regulated entertainment is provided in this area, guests are supervised at all times during these events.
(c) The licence holder’s risk assessment indicates that there is minimal risk of crime and disorder from these activities.
(ii) Park Areas
(a) These areas are used from time to time as a venue for events such as steam fairs and open air concerts, and the licence holder will ensure that Marshalls are on duty at all times to supervise these events.
(b) The licence holder’s risk assessment indicates that there is minimal risk of crime and disorder from these activities.
Public Safety
(i) The organisers of jousting, steam fairs and battle enactments are required to submit their own rules and risk assessments for approval by the licence holder prior to the events taking place. Sufficient staff shall be provided by the estate to ensure that the events are conducted in accordance with the agreed rules and risk assessments.
(ii) The licence holder’s risk assessment indicates that no additional measures are necessary to ensure public safety.
Prevention of Public Nuisance
(i) Prior to any event where a significant volume of traffic is anticipated, extensive consultations shall take place with the local Police, Highway Authority and Parish Council to ensure that an agreed traffic management scheme is put in place to minimise any disruption that may be caused by increased traffic movement.
(ii) The noise level from any event where there is amplified music shall be constantly monitored by staff who are present during each event.
(iii) The licence holder’s risk assessment indicates that no additional measures to prevent public nuisance need to be put in place.
Protection of Children from Harm
(i) Access to the Castle and to the estate when events are taking place shall be by ticket only. All children are required to be accompanied by a responsible adult.
(ii) The licence holder’s risk assessment suggests that no further measures are necessary as the risk of harm to children is low.