BO HO LOUNGE

32 Bridge Street, Northampton, NN1 1NW

Completed application 026883 which is a Cancellation/Surrender/Lapsed for Premises Licence from 02/05/2008 to 02/05/2012

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 of a similar description to that falling within a performance of live music, any playing of recorded music or 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
• provision of late night refreshment
• the sale by retail of alcohol

Additional Conditions

• ANNEX 1 - MANDATORY CONDITIONS

   

  Mandatory conditions where licence authorises 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)              Every supply of alcohol under the premises licence must be made or authorised by a person who holds a personal licence.

• ANNEX 1 - MANDATORY CONDITIONS

   

  Mandatory condition: exhibition of films

   

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

   

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

   

  (3)              Where -

   

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

  (b)              the relevant licensing authority has notified the holder of the licence 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.

   

  (4)              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).

• Police Conditions

   

  1              That the C.C.T.V has a facility for copying on the premises and that sufficient members of staff are trained in the system so that at anytime the premises is operation a trained person is working and can supply a copy of the recording there and then if required.

  2.              That any door supervisors employed on the front door wear yellow high visibility jackets.

  3.              That no drinks are to be served in glass after 23:00hrs.

  4.              The premises must not only be a member of the local Pubwatch scheme but it is also an active member attending at least three meetings in one year and that is subscribes to the Pubwatch radio link.

  5.              Capacity Limits - On the grounds of public safety it may be necessary to set limits to prevent overcrowding and frustration amongst customers, which may lead to disorder and violence.  The police envisage such a condition may be required at peak times at weekends and on occasions of national celebrations.

  6.              Drinks Promotions - The effect of discounting alcoholic drinks is well documented therefore the police strongly disapprove of this practice and premises which participate in such drinks promotions will be closely scrutinised.  Where appropriate, the police may request that a condition be added to a premises licence for premises which promote and regularly use irresponsible drinks promotions ensuring that the operator of the premises introduces control measured to prevent offences of drunkenness and disorder occurring.

  7.              Co-operation with enforcement agencies - The police expect all members of staff to co-operate with the police and other enforcement agencies.  To fully promote the partnership approach between operators, their staff and the police, there will be a positive duty on staff to report/share information gained in their capacity as an employee and provide witness statements if appropriate.  Failures to disclose information not only condones the act but will also fail to prevent any re-occurrence.

  8.              Protection of Children from Harm - Under 18 policy conditions as attached and are adhered to for any under 18 events.

• Licensing Objectives

   

  Below are the additional steps that you have agreed to undertake to promote the four Licensing Objectives and which form a part of the operating schedule for these premises: -

   

  The Prevention of crime and disorder

   

  1.              A risk assessment will be carried out to determine the number of door staff who shall be on duty for each public opening

  2.              A register of door staff will be maintained indicating the number of door staff on duty, their identity and the times they were on duty

  3.              All the door supervisors will be registered with the SIA and shall wear their name badges at all times

  4.              Any female customer who needs to be searched will be searched by a female door supervisor

  5.              No person who is drunk will be allowed access to or be allowed to remain on the premises

  6.              Best endeavours will be used to ensure that no person who is the subject of a court banning order or who is restricted access through a Pubwatch Scheme will be allowed in the premises provided the details of such person have been provided to the premises by the police

  7.              Any customer who behaves inappropriately will be barred from the premises and their details passed to any relevant Pubwatch scheme

  8.              This venue does not wish to be associated with illegal drugs or its associated culture.  The DPS will cooperate with the responsible authorities in relation to dealing with issues of drugs on the premises

  9.              Random searching will take place of those people suspected of carrying drugs or offensive weapons

  10.              Agreement will be reached with the police about the storage of such drugs or weapons recovered from customer and their delivery to the police

  11.              No customer will be allowed to bring open or sealed bottles onto the premises

  12.              No person will be allowed to leave the premises with any bottle or glass

  13.              Table will be cleared of all empty bottles and glasses on a regular basis

  14.              CCTV shall be provided on the premises and shall be kept in good working order and any recordings from the CCTV shall be retained for a period of 30 days

  15.              A notice shall be displayed at the entrance to the premises that CCTV is in operation in the premises

  16.              Photographic driving licences, passports or in agreement with the police a form of identification with the PASS hologram will be used as evidence to confirm the age of anyone who appears to be under the age of 18

  17.              The premises will be a member of any local Pubwatch Scheme

  18.              An incident book will be kept at the premises in which will be recorded all incidents of crime and disorder.  This book will be reviewed by senior management in association with the Designated Premises Supervisor

  19.              All staff who work behind the bar will be fully trained to ensure that no person who is drunk or disorderly or who appears to be under the age of 18 years is served with intoxicating liquor, such training to be repeated every 6 months

  20.              Any glasses into which drink is dispensed will be made from toughened shatterproof glass

  Public Safety

   

  1.              The premises shall not open to the public until all of the responsible authorities have visited the premises (if they so require) and confirmed the premises are safe to open

  2.              The premises shall not open to the public until all relevant safety certificates have been provided to the responsible authorities

  3.              The capacity for the premises shall be agreed with the Fire Officer

  4.              An accurate record shall be kept of the number of persons admitted to the premises such records retained for 6 months and made available to the responsible authorities

  5.              There shall be a suitable number of adequately trained staff to prevent overcrowding in parts of the premises, keep exit routes clear and to ensure the safe evacuation of people from the premises.  In the event of an emergency such staff will have been issued with specific duties in the event of an emergency

  6.              A Fire Evacuation Plan will be agreed with the Fire Authority

  7.              All staff shall have received training on the safe evacuation of the premises in the event of an emergency and such training shall be repeated at least annually.  A record of the training provided shall be kept at the premises for at least 12 months and will be made available to the Fire Service or Council

  8.              Adequate arrangements will be made in the Fire Evacuation Plan to ensure the safe evacuation of disabled persons in the event of an emergency

  9.              All fire escape routes and access to emergency vehicles shall be kept unobstructed and will be clearly identifiable

  10.              All escape doors and escape routes will be checked before the premises open for trading to the public, and record of the check shall be maintained

  11.              All fire exit doors shall be available and shall be capable of opening without the sue of any key, card, code or similar means

  12.              Fire doors will be self-closing and shall not be held open other than by devices approved by the Fire Service

  13.              Edges to steps and stairways shall be maintained so as to be conspicuous

  14.              All fabrics and furnishings will comply with the relevant British Standard with regard to fire resistance including hangings, curtains and any temporary decorations

  15.              Any upholstered seating shall comply with current fire safety regulations

  16.              Notices detailing the action to be taken in the event of fire or other emergency will be prominently displayed in the premises

  17.              Fire alarm/fire evacuation/emergency lighting tests will be carried out at least monthly and a record maintained of those tests such records to be kept at the premises for at least 12 months and made available to the Fire Service and Council

  18.              All fire fighting equipment will be maintained in good working order and shall be available for immediate use.  Such equipment will be inspected annually by a competent person and records of those inspection must be kept at the premises for at least 12 months and made available for inspection by the Fire Service and Council

  19.              At least one first-aider will be trained to deal with problems associated with alcohol and drugs will be on duty and if there are more than one on duty their roles will be clearly defined

  20.              All emergency lighting and fire safety signage will be maintained in good working order and will not be altered without the approval of the Fire Authority.  The emergency lighting will be capable of lasting at full capacity for not less than 3 hours

  21.              All electrical installations will be inspected by a competent person before the expiry of the current electrical certificate and the certificate issued will be the current standard form certificate issued by that competent person’s professional body

  22.              If any work is undertaken to the electrical installation it will be inspected, tested and certified by a competent person as soon as possible

  23.              All electrical socket outlets provided for entertainers portable equipment must be protected by a residual current device which is part of the fixed wiring, such RCDs to have a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30 milliamps and a maximum operating time of 30 milliseconds.  The RCDs must be tested before the sockets are used for entertainers

  24.              Risk Assessments (including a Fire Risk Assessment) will be carried out and following such Risk Assessment an Action Plan will be prepared and any additional action required will be implemented.  This will be reviewed annually

   

  The prevention of public nuisance

   

  1.              The holder of the premises licence shall maintain suitable and sufficient sound attenuation throughout the whole building

  2.              The holder of the premises licence shall ensure that the noise limiter (where fitted) is used and maintained as set up by the qualified sound engineer

  3.              The applicant will adopt a bespoke dispersal policy for the premises and shall provide any of the responsible authorities with a copy of it if requested

  4.              Noise or vibration from within the premises of from any plant machinery or equipment shall not emanate from the premises so as to cause a nuisance to any residential dwelling

   

  The protection of children from harm

   

  1.              At all times the licensee will maintain a comprehensive policy for the protection of children

  2.              All staff shall be trained to ensure that no person under the age of 18 years will be sold intoxicating liquor including the need for any person who look under 18 to provide evidence of their age

  3.              Signs shall be displayed at the bar stating that any person who appears under the age of 18 will not be served with intoxicating liquor

  4.              Photographic driving licences, passports or in agreement with the police a form of identification with the PASS hologram will be used as evidence of anyone who appears to be under the age of 18

• Environmental Health Conditions

   

  1.              Prior to installation, details of the noise control measures for the ventilation and refrigeration systems shall be submitted for approval.

  2.              Prior to the premises being brought into use the approved noise control scheme for the ventilation and refrigeration systems shall be implemented.

  3.              Prior to installation, final details of the noise control measures for controlling internally generated noise, principally live and recorded music shall be submitted for approval.  The noise control measures for these sources shall be submitted for approval. The noise control measures for these sources shall be carried out in accordance with the proposals set out in the Hepworth Acoustics' report number 4825. 1v1, subject to any necessary alterations required by Building Control, Planning and Fire Officer, any such alterations to be notified to the Environmental Health Department of the Council.

  4.              Prior to live or recorded music being played on the premises the approved noise control scheme for controlling internally generated noise, principally live and recorded music shall be implemented.

  5.              The noise control measures referred to above shall employ design criteria to ensure that;

                a. L1 levels for Music shall not exceed the background noise levels at any                                 residential premises; and

  b. Leq levels for plant and equipment shall be 6 db below the background                 

      noise levels at any residential premises.

   

• CONDITIONS ATTACHED FOLLOWING MAGISTRATES ORDER

   

  1.              Capacity of 720 is not exceeded.

  2.              No persons under the age of 18 allowed on the premises.

  3.              No drinks to be served in glass vessels after 23:00 hours.

  4.              Door Supervisors employed on front door to wear high visibility jackets.

  5.              No fixed fee entry offers

  6.              No multi-drink promotions.

  7.              Must comply with local pubwatch on the guidance for responsible retailing as               attached.