Workington Conservative Club

Vulcans Lane, Workington, CUMBRIA, CA14 2BT

Completed application 001888 which is a Conversion (Grandfather Rights) for Club Premises Certificate from 24/11/2005 to indefinite

Applicant(s)

Permitted Activities

• an exhibition of a film
• a performance of live music
• any playing of recorded music
• the supply of alcohol
• an indoor sporting event

Additional Conditions

• EMBEDDED CONDITIONS - CLUB PREMISES CERTIFICATE

   

  Alcohol shall not be sold or supplied except during permitted hours.

   

  In this condition, permitted hours means:

   

  (a)              On weekdays, other than Christmas Day, Good Friday or New Year’s Eve, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

  (b)              On Sundays, other than Christmas Day or New Year’s Eve, 12 noon to 10.30 p.m.

  (c)              On Good Friday, 12 noon to 10.30 p.m.

  (d)              On New Year’s Eve, except on a Sunday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

  (e)              On New Year’s Eve on a Sunday, 12 noon to 10.30 p.m.

  (f)              On Christmas day, as provided by the rules of the club and notified in writing by the chairman or secretary of the club to the licensing authority for the area in which the premises are. The said hours shall:

  i.                not exceed six and a half hours;

  ii.               not begin earlier than 12 noon;

  iii.               not end later than 10.30 p.m.;

  iv.               provide for a break of at least 2 hours, including 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.; and

  not extend for more than three and a half hours after 5 p.m.

  (g)               On New Years Eve from the end of permitted hours on New Year’s Eve to the start of permitted hours on the following day.

   

  The above restrictions do not prohibit:

   

  (a)               during the first twenty minutes after the above hours the consumption of the alcohol on the premises;

  (b)               during the first twenty minutes after the above hours, the taking of the alcohol from the premises unless the alcohol is supplied or taken in an open vessel;

  (c)               during the first thirty minutes after the above hours the consumption of the alcohol on the premises by persons taking meals there if the alcohol was supplied for consumption as ancillary to the meals; or

  (d)              consumption of the alcohol on the premises or the taking of sale or supply of alcohol to any person residing in the licensed premises.

   

  Private Entertainment

   

  The provision of regulated entertainment, that is, the provision of dancing, music or any other entertainment of the like kind, is prohibited (unless it is a licensable activity included in this licence) with the exception of pre-booked private events limited to pre-invited guests only.

   

  Recorded Music

   

  Provision may be made for the public entertainment in the premises by the reproduction of wireless (including television) broadcasts (or of programmes included in any programme service [within the meaning of the Broadcasting Act 1990] other than a sound or television broadcasting service), or of public entertainment by way of music and singing only which is provided solely by the reproduction of recorded sound.

   

  Licensing Act 2003 Mandatory Conditions

   

  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.

  
  Mandatory Conditions for club premises with off sales

   

  (a)              The supply of alcohol for consumption off the club premises must be made at a time when the premises are open for the purposes of supplying alcohol, in accordance with the club premises certificate, to members of the club for consumption on the premises.

  (b)              Any alcohol supplied for consumption off the premises must be in a sealed container; and

  (c)              That any supply of alcohol for consumption off the premises must be made to a member of the club in person.

   

   

• CONDITIONS IMPOSED BY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

   

   

  PPN

  Noise emanating from the premises as a result of both live and amplified music  shall not exceed:

   

  NR40 between the hours of 0800 and 2100 and

   

  NR35 between the hours of 2100 and 0800 Monday to Sunday inclusive when measured 3m from the façade of the nearest noise sensitive use.  All measurements shall be taken in accordance with BS.7445 parts 1, 2 and 3.

   

  PPN9

  There shall be placed at all exits from the premises in a place where they can be seen and easily read by the public (or member and their guests) notices pointing out the needs of local residents and the need to leave the premises and the area quietly. (Note:  this may also include reference to vehicles.)

   

  PPN10

  No explosive, firework or pyrotechnic shall be discharged in or from the premises which may cause a disturbance to the local area.  Notice of a proposed event shall be served on the Council, the Chief Fire Officer, the Environmental Health Officer and the Chief Police Officer, not less than 28 days before the proposed date of any such event.  Any such event shall be conducted in accordance with conditions or restrictions required by the Chief Fire Officer, the Environmental Health Officer and the Chief Police Officer.

   

  PPN 15

  The playing of live or recorded music in garden areas and other external spaces of the premises is not permitted.

   

  PPN16

  All fixed plant and equipment at the premises that produce significant levels of noise are fitted with appropriate means of noise suppression and are restricted in their use so as to minimise disturbance to any neighbouring noise sensitive premises.

   

  PPN18

  There shall be no emission from the premises of any odour which is likely to cause a nuisance to nearby premises.

   

  PPN23

  No refuse shall be disposed of from the premises into a receptacle where such disposal is likely to cause a disturbance to residents in the area of the premises at any time between 8.00 pm and 8.00 am on any day except Sunday when no such disposal shall take place before 10.00 am.

   

  PPN24

  No light from or on the premises and any other light under the control of the premises shall cause nuisance to any nearby premises.

   

   

• CONDITIONS CONSISTENT WITH THE OPERATING SCHEDULE

   

  1.              The Main Entrance Hall enters into the Main Bar area and is in full view of the Steward/Bar Staff and Committee Members so all arrivals and departures are monitored.

   

  2.              Club Management, Steward and Bar Staff are informed of the Licensing Act 2003 objectives and statutory requirements to comply with all relevant provision of the Act.

   

  3.              Club constitution includes rules governing the conduct of members and their guests within and adjacent to a club premises.

   

  4.              Admission to the Club is confined to members and bona fide guests.

   

  5.              Guests arriving unaccompanied are scrutinised by the Steward or Committee before admission and signing in by the host member.

   

  6.              When live or recorded music is played all reasonable steps are taken to avoid disturbance to neighbouring properties.

   

  7.              Club employees are instructed not to admit or serve members and guests who behave in a drunk or disorderly fashion.

   

  8.              Misconduct is reported to the committee to consider action under the club’s disciplinary code.

   

  9.              The Club complies with Health and Safety and Fire Precautions Regulations.

   

  10.              Following Risk Assessment preventive and control measures are in place to ensure the safety of members, guests, employees and entertainers while on the premises.

   

  11.              The Club complies with advised capacity limits.

   

  12.              Fire Action notices are posted.

   

  13.              Emergency escape routes are signposted.

   

  14.              When the premises were altered all windows facing the residential area at the rear of the Club were bricked up to ensure that the Club did not obtrude onto their privacy and that any noise was kept to a minimum.

   

  15.              Members and Guests are reminded to respect the needs of local residents by quietly leaving the premises.

   

  16.              Persons under age 18 years are only allowed in the club if accompanied by a member.

   

  17.              Door control ensures that children seeking admission to the club for any purpose are accompanied by an adult member.

   

  18.              Young adults applying for membership must satisfy the committee that they are over 18 years of age, if necessary by producing proof of age.

   

  19.              Committee members, the Club Steward and other members of staff are instructed in the offence provisions of the Licensing Act 2003 relating to alcohol and the protection of children.

   

  20.              Signage is posted at all bars prohibiting the direct or indirect supply or delivery of alcohol to children