Cumberland CouncilAllerdale House

Cockermouth RUFC Limited

Grassmoor Sports Centre, Strawberry How, Lorton Road, Cockermouth, CUMBRIA, CA13 9XQ

Completed application 009367 which is a New Application for Premises Licence from 06/01/2006 to indefinite

Applicant(s)

Designated Premises Supervisor

Permitted Activities

• a performance of dance
• entertainment facilities for dancing
• the sale by retail of alcohol
• a performance of live music
• any playing of recorded music

Additional 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 Door Supervisors are provided

   

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

   

   

• CONDITIONS IMPOSED BY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

   

  PPN

  It should be noted that these conditions are applicable to the main building ONLY..

   

  PPN3a

  Where regulated entertainment is provided by way of an in house PA system, management shall control such equipment to ensure nuisance is not caused.

   

  PPN4

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

   

  PPN6

  The licence holder or his representative shall conduct regular assessments of the noise coming from the premises on every occasion the premises are used for regulated entertainment and shall take steps to reduce the level of noise where it is likely to cause a disturbance to local residents.  A written record shall be made of those assessments in a log book kept for that purpose and shall include the time and date of the checks, the person making them and the results including any remedial action.

   

  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 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.

   

  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.

   

  PS2 - Electrical Installation Testing

  The electrical installation shall be inspected and tested at intervals specified by a competent person.  A satisfactory and valid inspection report shall be available on site for inspection by an authorised officer of the authority.

   

  PS4 - RCD

  Each socket outlet circuit or individual socket outlets used for regulated entertainment shall be protected by an integral residual current device (RCD) having a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30mA (0.03 amps).  Every such circuit and residual current device shall  be inspected and tested at intervals specified by a competent  person.  A satisfactory and valid inspection report shall be available on site for inspection by an authorised officer of the authority.

   

  PS6 - First Aid

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

   

  PS1 - Gas Testing

  Any gas boiler, calorifier or other gas appliances will be tested at least every 12 months by CORGI authorised workmen and subsequent satisfactory and valid inspection report to be available on site for inspection by an authorised officer of the authority.

   

  PS5 - Licensee Safety Inspection

  Before the premises are opened for the purposes authorised by the licence an inspection shall be carried out by the licence holder to ensure that the premises are safe for use.

   

   

• CONDITIONS CONSISTENT WITH OPERATING SCHEDULE

   

  1.              The premises complies fully with building regs, re. safety matters e.g. use of toughened safety glass to all lower windows.

   

  2.              Inspection of all electrical/gas appliances and systems as well as maintenance is undertaken by qualified persons.

   

  3.              Fire and security systems are maintained under an annual contract by registered contractors.

   

  4.              Posters will be strategically placed indicating club policy on: no alcohol sales to under 18s & where doubts are raised identity will be required, anti-drugs policy & alcohol will not be sold to persons who appear to be drunk.

   

  5.              All bar staff given training in dealing with drunken persons.

   

  6.              We will become a member of the Cockermouth nightsafe/pubwatch.

   

  7.              Where necessary we will employ SIA trained door supervision.

   

  8.              The premises are fitted with a fire detection system linked directly to the fire service.

   

  9.              There is emergency lighting fitted over emergency exits.

   

  10.              Fire extinguishers throughout the building covered by a maintenance contract.

   

  11.              Exterior lighting fitted to the main exits & approach road.

   

  12.              Because the premises are situated on the outskirts of Cockermouth the vast majority of people arrive by car.

   

  13.              Our aim will be to ensure users egress & exit the premises in a controlled manner by putting a 10 mile per hour speed restriction in place.

   

  14.              We will ensure the premises are vacated in an orderly manner at closing time & to assist in moving people away we will ensure there are an adequate number of local taxi numbers displayed.

   

  15.              All activities comply with RFU policies regarding child welfare and protection.

   

  16.              A child protection policy is in place and issued to all premises personnel and volunteers involved with children and young persons.

   

  17.              The premises supervisor, as well as all personnel involved with young people must undergo an enhanced CRB check for their suitability to work with young people.

   

  18.              A child welfare officer has a position on the management committee and receives regular training in child welfare matters.