The Unit

Unit 3A Englishgate Plaza, Botchergate, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1RP

Completed application 005453 which is a Variation Application for Premises Licence from 19/03/2007 to indefinite

Applicant(s)

Designated Premises Supervisor

Permitted Activities

• an exhibition of a film
• a performance of live music
• any playing of recorded music
• a performance of dance
• entertainment facilities for making music
• entertainment facilities for dancing
• entertainment of a similar description to that falling within entertainment facilities for making music or dancing
• the sale by retail of alcohol

Additional Conditions

• ANNEX 1 - MANDATORY CONDITIONS

   

  Licensing Act 2003 Mandatory Conditions

   

  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.

   

  Mandatory Condition where the licence authorises the exhibition of films

   

  ()             Where a club premises certificate authorises the exhibition of films, the certificate must include a condition requiring the admission of children to the exhibition of any film to be restricted in accordance with this condition.

  ()             Where the film classification body is specified in the certificate, unless subsection (3)(b) applies, admission of children must be restricted in accordance with any recommendations made by that body.

  ()             Where -

  (1)  the film classification body is not specified in the licence, or

  (2)  the relevant licensing authority has notified the premises which holds the certificate that this subsection applies to the film in question, admission of children must be restricted in accordance with any recommendation made by that licensing authority.

  ()             In this section -

                              “children” means persons aged under 18; and

  “film classification body” means the person or persons designated as the authority under section 4 of the Video Recordings Act 1984 (c.39)(authority to determine suitability of video works for classification).

   

  Mandatory condition where Door Supervisors are provided

   

  Any individual employed on the premises to carry out a security activity must be licensed by the Security Industry Authority.

   

   

   

• ANNEX 2 - CONDITIONS CONSISTENT WITH THE OPERATING SCHEDULE

   

  General

  See additional conditions (Attached) regarding Adult Entertainment

   

  The prevention of crime and disorder

   

  CD6             

  Door supervisors shall be provided at the premises door to such a number as the management of the premises consider are sufficient to control the entry of persons to the premises and for the keeping of order in the premises when they are used for licensable activity.  On Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings, Door Supervisors will be on duty from 200hrs until closing time.

   

  CD14             

  Where CCTV equipment is fitted, it shall be maintained in good working order in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

   

  Public safety

   

  PS30             

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

   

  The total number of persons allowed on the premises at any one time, including members of the public, staff and performers shall not exceed 210 persons.

   

  The prevention of public nuisance

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

   

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

   

  The protection of children from harm

   

  No person under the age of 18 years shall be allowed on the premises unless accompanied by an adult.

   

  Adult Entertainment

   

  Prostitution is forbidden - soliciting will result in immediate dismissal.

   

  Dancers shall not fraternise with customers away from the premises.

   

  Dancers may only dance to seated customers.

   

  Customers should remain clothed at all times.

   

  Dancers must not be touched by the customer while they are dancing.

   

  When the dancers have finished dancing they must put their clothes back on.

   

  No dancers shall be required to earn income by commission on the sale of drinks.

   

  Dancers shall not arrange to meet customers outside the premises.

   

  Dancers may not leave the premises during a shift unless they are genuinely too ill to remain at work.

   

  Any dancer leaving the premises during a shift will not be allowed to continue that shift.

   

  Customers who fail to conform to house rules will be asked to leave the premises.

   

  Dancers are escorted to their car or booked taxi by door supervisors.

   

  Taxis known to and approved by the licensee are booked to collect dancers from the premises.

   

  A written copy of the house rules shall be provided to the Licensing Officer of the Council.

   

  Performers and customers shall be aged no less than 18 years.

   

  Performances by topless female or nude male/female dancers shall only be seen by customers inside the premises, and by no person outside the premises.

   

  A notice will be displayed at the main enterance warning customers that: the performance includes unclothed male and or female dancers and no person under the age of 18 years will be admitted.

   

  A notice will be displayed at the main enterance advising customers of the important house rules: that dancers may only dance to seated customers; customers shall remain clothed at all times; and that dancers must not be touched by customers while they are dancing.

   

  All dancers will be given written information advising them of the house rules controlling the behaviour of the dancers and customers.

   

  Suitable secure changing room(s) with restricted access will be provided for performers, seperate from customers and other staff.

   

  No advertising outside the premises, of striptease or similar entertainment, which may give rise to offence.

   

   

   

   

   

   

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