The Coffee Kitchen

40 Challoner Street, Cockermouth, CUMBRIA, CA13 9QU

Completed application 033394 which is a Suspension after Non-Payment of Annual Fee/Levy for Premises Licence from 17/01/2015 to indefinite

Applicant(s)

Designated Premises Supervisor

Permitted Activities

• a performance of live music
• the sale by retail of alcohol
• provision of late night refreshment

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.

   

  The Licensing Act 2003 (Mandatory Licensing Conditions) (Amendment) Order 2014

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

   

  The Licensing Act 2003 (Mandatory Licensing Conditions) Order 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).

   

   

• CONDITIONS CONSISTENT WITH OPERATING SCHEDULE

    1.              Strong Management controls and effective training of all staff so that they are aware of the premises licence and the requirements to meeting the four licensing objectives with particular attention to:-

  (a)              no selling of alcohol to underage people;

  (b)              no drunk and disorderly behaviour on the premises area;

  (c)              vigilance in preventing the use and sale of illegal drugs on premises;

  (d)              no violent and anti-social behaviour; and

  (e)              no harm to children.

   

     2.              Designated Premises Supervisor confirmed it is obligated to be in day-to-day control of the premises, to provide good training for staff on the Licensing Act (Training Record) and to make or authorise each sale.

   

    3.              Clear “Challenge 25” information to prevent the supply of alcohol to under-age drinkers.

   

    4.              As a licensed premises we know that it is necessary to carry out our functions or operate our business with a purpose or promoting the licensing objectives.  We promise to support the objectives through the operating schedule and other measures (including staff training and qualifications, policies and strategic partnerships with other agencies).

   

    5.              A clear and legible notice outside the premises indicating the normal hours under the terms of the premises licence during which licensable activities are permitted.

   

    6.              Clear and conspicuous notices warning of potential criminal activity, such as theft, that may target customers will be displayed.

   

    7.              No selling of alcohol to drunk or intoxicated customers.

   

    8.              Custom will not be sought by means of personal solicitation outside or in the vicinity of premises.

   

    9.              Prevention and vigilance in illegal drug use.

   

  10.              Staff will be well trained in asking customers to use premises in an orderly and respectful manner.

   

  11.              Internal and external lighting fixed to promote the public safety objective.

   

  12.              Well trained staff adherence to environmental health requirements.

   

  13.              Training and implementation of underage ID checks.

   

  14.              A log book or recording system shall be kept upon the premises in which shall be entered particulars of inspections made; those required to be made by statute, and information compiled to comply with any public safety condition attached to the premises licence that requires the recording of such information.  The log book shall be kept available for inspection when required by persons authorised by the Licensing Act 2003 or associated legislation.

   

  15.              All parts of the premises and all fittings and apparatus therein, door fastenings and notices, lighting, hearing electrical, air-condition, sanitary accommodation and other installations will be maintained at all times in good order and in a safe condition.

   

  16.              Noise reduction measures to address the public nuisance objective.

   

  17.              Prominent, clear and legible notices will be displayed at the exit requesting the public to respect the needs of nearby residents and to leave the premises and the area quietly.

   

  18.              Deliveries of goods necessary for the operation of the business will be carried out at such a time or in such a manner as to prevent nuisance and disturbance to nearby residents.

   

  19.              The Licensee will ensure that staff who arrive early morning or depart late at night (e.g. for unpacking, pricing newly delivered goods) when the business has ceased trading conduct themselves in such a manner to avoid causing disturbance to nearby residents.

   

  20.              Customers will be asked not to stand around loudly talking in the street outside the premises.

   

  21.              Customers will not be admitted to premises above opening hours.

   

  22.              The movement of bins and rubbish outside the premises will be kept to a minimum after 11.00pm. This will help to reduce the levels of noise produced by the premises.

   

  23.              Any lighting on or outside the premises will be positioned and screened in such a way so as to not cause a disturbance to nearby residents.

   

  24.              "Challenge 25" sign which is a retailing strategy that encourages anyone who is over 18 but looks under 25 to carry acceptable ID (a card bearing the PASS hologram, a photographic driving license or a passport) if they wish to buy alcohol.

   

  25.              Well trained staff about requirement for persons' identification, age establishment etc.

   

  26.              All the details provided in Training Record Book available on the premises.

   

  27.              Log Book will be kept upon the premises all the time.

   

  28.              All usual Health and Safety requirements for the premises.