Sands Centre

Newmarket Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1JQ

Completed application 030430 which is a Minor Variation Application for Premises Licence from 10/09/2021 to indefinite

Applicant(s)

Designated Premises Supervisor

Permitted Activities

• a performance of a play
• an indoor sporting event
• a boxing or wrestling entertainment
• a performance of live music
• any playing of recorded music
• a performance of dance
• entertainment of a similar description to that falling within a performance of live music, any playing of recorded music or a performance of dance
• provision of late night refreshment
• the supply of alcohol
• an exhibition of a film

Additional Conditions

• ANNEX 1 - MANDATORY CONDITIONS

   

  Mandatory conditions are subject to amendment by central government. It is the licence holder’s responsibility to ensure that they are up to date with any changes in legislation.

   

  Mandatory conditions where licence authorises the 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 condition where Door Supervisors are provided

  (Except theatres, cinemas, bingo halls and casinos)

   

  (1)              Where a premises licence includes a condition that at specified times one or more individuals must be at the premises to carry out a security activity, each individual must:

  a)              Be authorised to carry out that activity by a licence granted under the Private Security Act 2001 (PSIA); or

  b)              Be entitled to carry out that activity by virtue of section 4 of the Licensing Act 2003

   

  (2)              But nothing in subsection (1) above requires such a condition to be imposed:

  (a)              In respect of premises within paragraph 8(3)(a) of Schedule 2 to the PSIA 2001(premises with premises licences authorising plays or films); or

  (b)              In respect of premises in relation to:

  (i)              Any occasion mentioned in paragraph 8(3)(b) or (c) of that Schedule (premises being used exclusively by the club with club premises certificate, under a temporary event notice authorising films or under a gaming licence, or

  (ii)              Any occasion within paragraph 8(3)(d) of that Schedule (occasions prescribed by regulations under that Act)

  (3)              For the purposes of this section:

  (a)              “security activity” means an activity to which paragraph 2(1)(a) of that Schedule applies, and, which is licensable conduct for the purpose of that Act,

  (b)              Paragraph 8(5) of that Schedule (interpretation of references to an occasion) applies as it applies in relation to paragraph 8 of that Schedule.

   

  The following conditions shall apply from 28th May 2014

   

  (1)              A relevant person shall ensure that no alcohol is sold or supplied for consumption on or off the premises for a price which is less than the permitted price.

  (2)              For the purposes of the condition set out in paragraph 1 -

   

  (a)              “duty” is to be construed in accordance with the Alcoholic Liquor Duties Act 1979;

  (b)              “permitted price” is the price found by applying the formula -

  P = D + (D x V)

  Where -

   

  (i)              P is the permitted price,

  (ii)  D is the rate of duty chargeable in relation to the alcohol as if the duty were charged on the date of the sale or supply of the alcohol, and

  (iii)              V is the rate of value added tax chargeable in relation to the alcohol as if the value added tax were charged on the date of the sale or supply of the alcohol;

   

  (c)              “relevant person” means, in relation to premises in respect of which there is in force a premises licence-

   

  (i)              the holder of the premises licence,

  (ii)              the designated premises supervisor (if any) in respect of such a licence, or

  (iii)              the personal licence holder who makes or authorises a supply of alcohol under such a licence;

   

  (d)              “relevant person” means, in relation to premises in respect of which there is in force a club premises certificate, any member or officer of the club present on the premises in a capacity which enables the member or officer to prevent the supply in question; and

   

  (e)              “valued added tax” means value added tax charged in accordance with the Value Added Tax Act 1994.

   

  (3)               Where the permitted price given by Paragraph (b) of paragraph 2 would (apart from this paragraph) not be a whole number of pennies, the price given by that sub-paragraph shall be taken to be the price actually given by that sub-paragraph rounded up to the nearest penny.

   

  (4)              (1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies where the permitted price given by Paragraph (b) of

  paragraph 2 on a day (“the first day”) would be different from the permitted price on the next day (“the second day”) as a result of a change to the rate of duty or value added tax.

   

  (2) The permitted price which would apply on the first day applies to sales or supplies of alcohol which take place before the expiry of 14 days beginning on the second day.

   

  The following conditions shall apply from 1st October 2014

   

  1.              (1) The responsible person must ensure that staff on relevant premises do not carryout, 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-

  (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 in a manner which carries a significant risk of undermining a licensing objective;

  (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 in a manner which carries a significant risk of undermining a licensing objective;

  (d) 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;

  (e) dispensing alcohol directly by one person into the mouth of another (other than where that other person is unable to drink without assistance by reason of disability).

   

  2.              The responsible person must ensure that free potable water is provided on request to customers where it is reasonably available.

   

  3.              (1) The premises licence holder or club premises certificate holder must ensure that an age verification policy is adopted in respect of the premises in relation to the sale or supply of alcohol.

  (2) The designated premises supervisor in relation to the premises licence must ensure that the supply of alcohol at the premises is carried on in accordance with the age verification policy.

  (3) 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 either -

                (a) a holographic mark, or

                (b) an ultraviolet feature.

   

  4.              The responsible person must 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;

  (b) these measures are displayed in a menu, price list or other printed material which is available to customers on the premises; and

  (c) where a customer does not in relation to a sale of alcohol specify the quantity of alcohol to be sold, the customer is made aware that these measures are available.”

   

  ANNEX 2 - CONDITIONS CONSISTENT WITH THE OPERATING SCHEDULE

                             

  ANNEX 3 - CONDITIONS AS A RESULT OF A HEARING

   

  Not Applicable

   

  ANNEX 4 - PLAN OF PREMISES

   

  The plan attached to this licence named Licensing Solutions CJM 011/03/13

   

   

   

• ANNEX 2 - CONDITIONS CONSISTENT WITH THE OPERATING SCHEDULE

   

   

   

  The prevention of crime and disorder

  Key staff such as the Duty Manager, Creche, Receptionist, Riverside Cafe have communication through radio.  Key reception points have communication through radio, pager landline and closed circuit line.

   

  Door supervisors specific to event security are employed according to the normal operating procedures at each applicable event to aid our event staff.  They are registered with the Security Industry Authority and female staff are included in the party.  Staff names and qualifications are recorded before each event.

   

  If not applicable for external staff the event is wholly staffed stewards for crowd control and evacuation purposes.

   

  Staff monitor behaviour, restrict access to drink and drink containers.

   

  CCTV is employed internally at the point of sales and externally in the car parking areas.  The video is time locked and kept for 31 days.

   

  Maximum numbers have been set by the Fire Service for various layouts as itemised in the Entertainment Licence from a maximum of 1750 Pop Concert to a lower level of 200 persons in the Secondary Hall.  These are complied with.  Any alterations to this is first approved by the Fire Service.

   

  A Proof of Age Scheme is in place on public display.  The Proof of Age Scheme states that if questioned the customer must show a photo proof of ID accredited under the Proof of Age Standards Scheme (PASS) a citizens card supported by the Home Office a photo driving licence or passport.

   

  A notice will be displayed showing the trading hours and Licensable Activities on the conclusion of the entrance build, (scheduled September 2005).

   

  The Sands Centre will apply to become a member of the "Pubwatch" Scheme.

   

  From July 2005 a Personal Licence holder will be on the premises when licensable activities are occurring.

   

  Public safety

  An Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is in place for arrangement for builidng evacuation including disabled persons.

   

  The building operates a planned preventative maintenance schedule and has qualified staff on hand for reactive issues.

   

  Escape routes are checked as clear and in good repair at the opening of the venue, during the day and through key events.  All doors comly with relevant guidelines including signage.

   

  Check sheets are in place for licensable and non-licensable activities.

   

  Seating complies with fire retardancy standards.

   

  At all times the venue is required for an event activity, event customer numbers are known and recorded.

   

  Fire action notices and emergency evacuation signage is on display.

   

  Nominated persons are present with responsibility for the evacuation and contacting the fire brigade.

   

  Emergency vehicular access is available to the building.

   

  First Aid equipment is available including a designated room and qualified person(s) responsible.

   

  Lighting levels have been agreed with emergency lighting in place.  The emergency lighting is checked monthly and annually and recorded.

   

  Sanitary facilities are provided and maintained.

   

  A Registered Medical Practitioner will be present at sports entertainment involving boxing, wrestling, judo, karate and other of similar nature.

   

  When a "ring" is required this will be installed by competent  persons, with the 2.5 metre perimeter complied with.

   

  Use of special effects will be requested to the Council within 5 working days prior to the event where required.

   

  The following dedicated event staffing levels apply to events:

        Up to 600 capacity 6 staff

        600 - 800 capacity 8 staff

        800 - 1,000 capacity 9 staff

        1,000 - 1,200 capacity 10 staff

        1,200 - 1,400 capacity 11 staff

        Standing Concert 1750 capacity 15 staff

   

  Additional operational staff are available to aid in the event of an evacuation for all concert types.  Additional suitable qualified external staff are employed depending on the event type.

   

  Gangways and floor areas are kept free from standing/seating public at all times.

   

  Clothing and objects are not allowed to be hung from the balconies.

   

  Fire detection systems are tested weekly, quarterly and annually.

   

  Fire extinguishers are tested weekly and annually.

   

  The electrical installation is inspected annually.

   

  The gas boilers are tested annually through a CORGI registered fitter.

   

  The retractable seating is regularly inspected and reported annually.

   

  The prevention of public nuisance

  Please see the attached plans for the location of the licensable activities.

   

  The building has been designed to stop noise vibration through the walls during an event.

   

  Noise levels are controlled and doors remain closed unless during an emergency.

   

  Dispersal techniques are employed at the end of the concert.

   

  Refuse is collected through normal working hours.

   

  No offensive smells are created on the premises.

   

  Waste materials are contained in "Eurobins" and collected by a reputable contractor.

   

  No external light causes a nuisance to nearby premises.

   

  The protection of children from harm

  Where an entertainment activity contains an age restriction this will be complied with.

   

  Where a performance is especially for children, unaccompanied children will not be allowed to stand on the first floor.

   

  Backstage facilities are large enough to accommodate the relevant numbers of children taking part in a performance.

   

  Chaperones are employed and are qualified to supervise children engaging in theatre led activities.

   

  Alcohol will not be sold to persons under the age of 18.

   

  The venue complies with the Portman Group Code of Practice.

   

  Only suitably qualified persons will sell alcohol.

   

  From July 2005 a Personal Licence holder will be on the premises when licensable activities are occurring.

   

  A Child Protection Policy is in place.

   

   

• ANNEX 3 - CONDITIONS ATTACHED AFTER A HEARING BY THE LICENSING AUTHORITY

   

  Not applicable