Cumberland CouncilCivic Centre

Carlisle Conservative Club Ltd

28-30 Spencer Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1BA

Completed application 034457 which is a Transfer Application for Premises Licence from 23/07/2024 to indefinite

Applicant(s)

Designated Premises Supervisor

Permitted Activities

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

Additional Conditions

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  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)              The supply of alcohol under the premises licence must be made or authorised by a person who holds a personal licence.

   

  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(6);

  (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(7)

   

  The following conditions shall apply from 1st October 2014

   

                (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.

   

   

   

   

   

• ANNEX 2 CONDITIONS CONSISTENT WITH THE OPERATING SCHEDULE

   

  Prevention of Crime and Disorder

   

  CD9             

  No person in possession of a drink in a sealed or unsealed container shall be allowed to enter the premises except for the purposes of delivery.

   

  CD11             

  No drink shall be removed from the premises in an unsealed container.

   

  CD18             

  There shall be in place for the premises a written admissions policy to prevent the sale or supply of alcohol to persons under 18 years of age.   That policy shall require any person who appears to be under the age of 21 years to produce a recognised proof of age card accredited under the Proof of Age Standards Scheme (PASS), a citizen card supported by the Home Office, a photo driving licence, a passport or official HM Forces or EU ID card bearing photo and date of birth.

   

  CD19             

  A notice or notices shall be displayed in and at the entrance to the premises where they can be clearly seen and read and shall indicate that it is unlawful for persons under 18 to purchase alcohol or for any person to purchase alcohol on behalf of a person under 18 years of age.

   

  Public Safety

   

  PS1             

  When disabled persons are present on the premises there shall be in place arrangements for their safe evacuation in the case of an emergency or other reason.  Details of those arrangements shall be recorded in writing and all staff employed on the premises shall be aware of those arrangements.

   

  PS2

  All disabled persons on the premises shall be made aware of the evacuation arrangements.

   

  PS3             

  All parts of the premises shall at all times be kept free from defect and no changes, alterations of any kind to the surface finish or coverings including furniture and flooring on any part of the premises shall be made without the prior approval of the Council.

   

  PS6             

  All exits and escape routes to those exits (including external escape routes) from the premises shall be provided with slip resistant even surfaces and shall be maintained in good repair, correct working order and kept free from all obstructions when the public are on the premises.  External escape routes shall also be kept free from ice and snow.

   

  PS8             

  All doors or gates both inside and outside the premises which are on an escape route shall be fitted only with approved fasteners and shall at all times be properly maintained, free from obstruction and be capable of being opened easily and fully so that they do not restrict the public leaving the premises and shall open in the direction of the escape route.

   

  PS9             

  Where a door on an escape route opens against the direction of exit travel, it shall be locked in the open position by a tamper-proof fastening when the public uses the premises and there shall be a clearly visible notice in capital letters which contains the following words, “THIS DOOR SHALL BE KEPT LOCKED IN THE OPEN POSITION WHEN THE PREMISES ARE OCCUPIED” displayed in a clearly visible position next to the door.

   

  PS10             

  All exit doors and gates from premises or enclosure(s) surrounding it shall be capable of being opened by any person without the use of a key, card, code or other similar means and be kept free from all fastening devices when the premises are open to the public. 

   

  PS12             

  The method of opening any exit door or gate from the premises or enclosure(s) surrounding it shall be clearly displayed immediately above or below the fastening in white block lettering on a green background in letters not less than 50 mm high.

   

  PS18             

  The furniture or seating in premises shall be arranged so that it does not obstruct any exit, route to any exit or to any facility within the premises.

   

  PS21

  The premises shall be maintained so that the following fire retardancy standards are complied with:

  All upholstered seating meets on a continuous basis the pass criteria for smouldering ignition source 1 and crib ignition source 5 when tested in accordance with section 5 of BS 5852:1990.

   

  All repairs or refurbishment of existing seating or upholstery shall include the removal of untreated polyurethane foam and its replacement by fillings which conform to the Furniture and Furnishings (Safety) Regulations 1988 (as amended).

   

  Carpets - B.S.4790 low radius of spread.

   

  Walls and Ceilings - Circulation areas, Building Regulations. Class O General Areas, B.S.476 Class1. 

   

  (v)              All artificial foliage, floral decorations or any other decoration provided on the premises shall be of inherently flameproof material.

   

  PS23

  No curtain, hanging or any other decoration shall be positioned so as to obstruct any exit, sign or fire fighting equipment.  Curtains covering doorways should be divided down the middle and so hung that the lower edge of the curtain does not touch the floor.  They should not obstruct notices, exit signs, fire fighting equipment etc.

   

  PS25             

  Printed notices shall be prominently displayed in the premises detailing the essential steps that must be taken if a fire is discovered or the fire alarm goes off or other emergency arises and how to call the Fire Service.

   

  PS26

  A person who is nominated for the purpose of taking control in the event of a fire, fire alarm, emergency or event which may effect the safety of persons attending the premises shall be on and in charge of the premises at all times when any licensable activity is being provided. 

   

  That person shall be responsible for calling the Fire Service in the event of any fire and that person shall also be responsible for meeting the Fire Service and advising them of the location of the fire.

   

  PS29             

  Clear and unobstructed access shall be available to the premises for use by the emergency services and emergency service vehicles at all times.

   

  PS30             

  There shall be maintained on the premises at all times an adequate and appropriate supply of first aid equipment and materials.

   

  PS32             

  When the public, members or guests are present, the lighting levels in all parts of the premises
  shall be capable of providing sufficient illumination for the public, members or guests to leave the premises safely and there shall be at least one person who is nominated to switch on the house lights in an emergency situation. (Note where the premises are a theatre or cinema, a complete or substantially complete blackout may be permitted for production reasons provided that the exit signs shall be kept lit at all times).

   

  PS34             

  The controls for the emergency lighting shall be protected from unauthorised use and accidental operation and the system designed so that the emergency lighting cannot be altered.

   

  PS35             

  Every battery which is used to power an emergency light or exit sign shall be maintained in a fully charged condition at all times.

   

  PS37             

  No temporary electrical wiring or distribution system shall be installed in the premises unless, the installation is carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person.  The premises licence holder or Club Premises Certificate holder shall obtain a certificate from that person that the installation is fit for purpose and complies with British Standard 7671 and where applicable, British Standard 7909.  A copy of that certificate shall be produced by the Premises Licence Holder or the Club Premises Certificate Holder if requested to do so by an Authorised officer of the Council or an Officer of the Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service.

   

  PS40             

  The premises shall be provided with adequate  and accessible lavatory accommodation which shall at all times when the premises are in use be kept clean, ventilated, disinfected and supplied with hot and cold water, soap, toilet tissue, hand drying and sanitary towel disposal facilities as appropriate.

   

  PS71             

  Emergency Lighting will be tested in accordance with BS 5266 Part 1, 1999 Emergency Lighting. The results of the tests will be recorded in a logbook.  A satisfactory NICEIC (or equivalent) inspection report will be provided annually* to the Licensing Authority.

   

  PS72

  The fire alarm detection system will be tested in accordance with BS 5839 Part 1 2002 Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems for buildings.  The results of the tests will be recorded in a log book.  A satisfactory inspection report will be provided annually* to the Licensing Authority.

   

  PS73

  The electrical installation will be inspected and a satisfactory NICEIC (or equivalent) inspection report will be provided annually* to the Licensing Authority.

   

  PS74

  Any gas boiler, calorifier or other gas appliance will be tested on a regular basis and a satisfactory CORGI (or equivalent) inspection report will be provided annually* to the Licensing Authority.

   

  PS76             

  Fire fighting equipment shall be provided throughout the premises at suitable locations and be appropriate to the risk to comply with BS 5306 Part 8, Selection and Installation of Portable Fire Extinguishers.

   

  PS77

  The extinguishers shall be hung on a wall bracket with the handle or carrying device approximately 1.1 metres from the floor.

   

  PS78

  Firefighting equipment shall be examined regularly by the manufacturer or other competent person and maintained and tested in accordance with BS 5306 Part 3, 2000.

   

  PS79

  All members of staff will be familiar with the operation of the firefighting equipment.

   

  PS80

  All staff shall be instructed and trained to ensure that they understand the fire precaution measures in the building and the procedure and action to be taken in the event of fire.

   

  PS81

  Practice fire drills shall be carried out at least once per year or at such additional times as required to train new staff.  A competent person will conduct the drills by operating the fire alarm so that staff can rehearse their specific task or duties.

   

  PS 82

  All training and instruction shall be recorded in a log book.

   

  Prevention of Public Nuisance

   

  PPN3

  No nuisance shall be caused by noise coming from the premises or by vibration transmitted through the structure of the premises.

   

  PPN4

  All external doors and windows shall be kept closed when regulated entertainment is being provided except in the event of an emergency.

   

  PPN5

  The noise level from the premises whilst being used for public entertainments purposes, shall not cause nuisance to noise sensitive dwellings in the vicinity.

   

  PPN8

  Refuse such as bottles shall be disposed of from the premises at a time when it is not likely to cause a disturbance to residents in the vicinity of the premises.

   

  PPN9             

  There shall be no emission from the premises of any offensive smells, which are likely to cause a nuisance.

   

  PPN10

  Where there are any offensive smells created on the premises, provision shall be made for such smells to be vented from the premises so that they do not cause a nuisance to nearby premises.

   

  PPN11

  There shall be provided at the premises containers for the storage and disposal of waste foods and other refuse from the premises.  Those containers shall be constructed, maintained and located so that access to them by vermin and unauthorised persons is prevented and arrangements shall be made for the regular lawful disposal of their contents. 

   

  PPN14

  No light from or on the premises and any other light under the control of the premises shall be provided where that light causes a nuisance to any nearby premises.

   

  Protection of Children from Harm

   

  PCH1

  Any person who appears to be under the age of 18 years to produce a recognised proof of age card accredited under the Proof of Age Standards Scheme (PASS), a citizen card supported by the Home Office, a photo driving licence, a passport or official HM Forces or EU ID card bearing photo and date of birth.

   

  PCH 2

  A notice or notices shall be displayed behind the bars at the premises where they can be clearly seen and read and shall indicate that it is unlawful for persons under 18 years to purchase alcohol on behalf of a person under 18 years of age.

   

  PCH 3

  No admission to unaccompanied children under the age of 16 years.

   

  PCH 4

  All Amusement with Prize machines shall not be used by persons under 18 years and tobacco point of sale will advise that sales cannot be made to under 16's with this policy being adhered to by employees.

   

• ANNEX 3 CONDITIONS AS A RESULT OF A HEARING

   

  Not applicable