Northampton Town Football Club

Upton Way, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN5 5QA

Completed application 047959 which is a Variation Application for Premises Licence from 15/09/2016 to indefinite

Applicant(s)

Designated Premises Supervisor

Permitted Activities

• the sale by retail of alcohol
• an indoor sporting event
• a performance of live music
• any playing of recorded music
• a performance of dance
• a boxing or wrestling entertainment
• entertainment of a similar description to that falling within a performance of live music, any playing of recorded music or a performance of dance
• provision of late night refreshment

Additional Conditions

• ANNEX 1 - MANDATORY CONDITIONS

   

  19              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.

   

   

• ADDITIONAL MANDATORY CONDITIONS.

   

  The following mandatory conditions are to be applied to the licence stated above in accordance with The Licensing Act 2003 (Mandatory Licensing Conditions) Order 2010 as amended by the The Licensing Act 2003 (Mandatory Licensing Conditions)(Amendment) Order 2014.

   

  The following conditions shall come into force on 1st October 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 following mandatory conditions are to be applied to the licence stated above in accordance with The Licensing Act 2003 (Mandatory Licensing Conditions) Order 2014.

  The following conditions shall come into force on 28th May 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
                (b) “permitted price” is the price found by applying the formula-

                                             P = D + (DxV)

  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.

  3.  Where the permitted price given by Paragraph (b) of paragraph 2 would (apart from this paragraph) not be a whole number of pennies, the price given by that sub-paragraph shall be taken to be the price actually given by that sub-paragraph rounded up to the nearest penny.

  4.  (1)  Sub-paragraph (2) applies where the permitted price given by Paragraph (b) of paragraph 2 on a day (“the first day”) would be different from the permitted prie on the next day (“the second day”) as a result of a change to the rate of duty or value added tax.

       (2) The permitted price which would apply on the first day applies to sales or supplies of alcohol which take place before the expiry of the period of 14 days beginning on the second day.

   

• Licence Conditions

   

  1) A comprehensive risk assessment and stadium plan for all designated sporting events will be retained in the match day operations command centre. This plan will be made available to an officer from a responsible authority on reasonable request.

   

  2) Prior to holding major events on the premises, Sixfields Stadium shall agree an event plan where possible this will be 3 months’ notice. This plan will contain a comprehensive risk assessment and stadium plan which will be retained in the match day operations command centre. This plan will be made available to an officer from a responsible authority on reasonable request.

   

   

  Fan Zones

  3)      When in operation and conducting licensable activities, the Home & Away “Fan Zones” in the North & South stand will have an allocated personal licence holder present on the stadium site at all times. This person must be readily contactable and be accessible to officers from a responsible authority at all times while licensable activities are taking place.

  4)      At all times when in operation, the “Fan Zone” areas must be clearly marked and secured by robust fencing.

  5)      The capacity limit of each “Fan Zone” must be detailed in a comprehensive risk assessment and stadium plan that will be retained in the match day operations command centre.

   

   

  CCTV

  6)      A fully working and maintained CCTV system will be installed at the site. This will be in accordance with an Operational Requirement Assessment made in consultation with Northamptonshire Police. The system will as a minimum cover all public entry/exit points to licensable areas. Where fixed structural CCTV coverage is not available, body worn cameras to be worn by SIA registered staff working in those licensable areas. All CCTV data will be kept for at least 31 days following any licensable activity either at Sixfields stadium or at a third party security supplier.

   

  7)      A person conversant in the operation and downloading of the CCTV system must be present and on duty at the stadium at all times when it is open to the public.

   

  8)      Recordings will be made available to an officer from a responsible authority following a reasonable request.

   

  9)      Notices advising that CCTV is installed on the  premises will be displayed so that they  are clearly visible to the public in all areas that are covered by CCTV.

   

  SIA & Stewarding

   

  10)   All security and stewarding staff must sign in on a register prior to their commencement of work for every event including designated sporting fixtures. This register must include as a minimum the person’s name, role and allocated area of work for the day. Where the individual holds an SIA licence, their licence number must also be included on the register. This register must be fully maintained and retained in the match day operations command centre. This register will be made available to an officer from a responsible authority on reasonable request.  The head of security and the sixfields stadium duty manager will ensure that a senior supervisor is positioned adjacent toeh performance stage for the entire duration of any live entertainment with the power to require the performer(s) stop their performance forthwith.  The performer or their representative shall be briefed on this requirement prior to the performance.

   

  ID Policy

   

  11)   The stadium will operate a proof of age verification scheme. All staff involved in the retail of age restricted products will be fully trained in this scheme and will sign a training record to confirm this has been received and understood. Refresher training will be delivered no longer than every six months and a training register will be kept and maintain. This register will be made available to an officer from a responsible authority on reasonable request.

   

  12)   Signs advertising the proof of age scheme must be displayed in all areas where alcohol is exposed for retail.

   

  Drugs Policy

   

  13) The Stadium will have a written and documented Drugs Policy that has been agreed between the management and Northamptonshire Police. This document will be made available to an officer from a responsible authority on reasonable request.

   

  Bottles & Glasses

   

  14) For events that do not carry a degree of risk, glassware is provided but only in hospitality areas and never outside. We discourage any consumption from glass bottles and where they are used, they are retained or disposed of within the premises.

  No customers are admitted or permitted to leave the hospitality areas when carrying open or sealed bottles or glasses.

   

  For outdoor bar units plastic cups are used to minimize any potential risk from possible broken glass. For hospitality areas located within the main public concert areas then glass receptacles are not permitted.

   

  Persons entering the large concert areas will not be permitted to bring any glass in to that area and a stop and search procedure is operated in that area.

   

  Persons shall be prevented from leaving the premises with alcohol supplied in open containers.

   

  Lighting

   

  15) In the absence of adequate daylight we ensure that lighting in any area is accessible to the public and fully operational. Floodlights cover the main internal areas of the event arena and car parking facilities. If there is concern about safety i.e. the event runs in to the hours of darkness then additional lighting will be bought in to make sure that people can move around the venue safely and return to their vehicle. Any fire safety signs will be adequately illuminated and that where applicable emergency lighting is checked before admission to the public.

   

  Traffic Management

   

  16) Due to the size and design of the venue Sixfields Stadium will prepare and implement a comprehensive traffic management plan that addresses the following when the expected attendance for a licensable activity exceeds 10,000:

  •Access, egress and parking of public vehicles to the site

  •Use and management of public transport , including taxis and coaches

  •Pedestrian access and egress

  •Emergency access route, both on and off site (blue route)

  •All road closures / temporary traffic lights / signage / etc.

  •Footpath and bridle path closures

  •Stewarding and Marshalling arrangements

  •Arrangements for the management of vehicles such as visitors, artists, staff, local residents

  •Contingency arrangements e.g. breakdowns

   

  The contents of the Traffic Management Plan shall be agreed with the Police prior to the event and any changes to the plan made following it's submission to the Police shall be agreed with them.

   

  Marquee Areas

   

  17) With the exception of the supply of alcohol or provision of late night refreshment, any licensable activity carried on inside a marquee or similar structure shall terminate by or before midnight.

   

   

  Access of Children to areas licensed for the sale of alcohol at Non Sports Events

   

  18) We will require that children under the age of 16 are accompanied by adults. Unaccompanied children under the age of 16 will not be allowed in the following areas - Carrs Bar, The 1897 restaurant, The players lounge (excluding pre-booked functions).

   

  Under no circumstances will children have access to any adult entertainment on site. Where there is any doubt, proof of age will be required for such entertainment.

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

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

   

  1.              General Condition

  Outdoor events with live and recorded music shall comply with clause 3.3 of the Council’s Policy for the avoidance of Public Nuisance.

  3.3 The licensee shall ensure that the volume of noise due to music and singing and fixed plant and equipment shall be so controlled by the licensee so as not to give reasonable cause for annoyance.  Notwithstanding the above, any noise shall not be audible within any noise sensitive premises.

  Where this has been breached, the licensee will review the noise control measures that are in place and implement a revised scheme that has been agreed with the Licensing Authority.

  2.              Major Events

  Certain types of events may be considered major events.  Major events are deemed to be those events which might breach clause 3.3, such as Pop Concerts, Dances and Discos, and are expected to attract large numbers of people.  It is not the Council's intention to prevent such events altogether and therefore the following conditions shall apply to major Events.

  2.1.              The number of Major Events per year shall not exceed four.

  2.2.              The date and start time of each Major Event shall be notified to the Council at least seven days in advance of each event.

  2.3.              The maximum music noise level during a Major Event, for live and recorded music, shall not exceed 65dBA at the boundary of the nearest noise sensitive premises.

  2.4.              A Major Event shall cease no more than four hours after the start time notified in Clause 2.2 above but must comply with Clause 2.5 below.

  A Major Event may be in addition to other activities on the same day that involve live or recorded music, provided those other activities comply with Clause 3.3 of the Councils Policy on the avoidance of Public Nuisance and Clause 2.5 below.

  2.5.              Live or recorded music shall not be audible at the boundary of any noise sensitive premises after 2300 Monday to Saturday, or after 2230 on a Sunday.

  3.              Marquee Events

  For Events which are to be held within a marquee and might breach clause 3.3, these events shall be limited to no more than 12 events per year, unless a variation has been approved in writing by an Officer of the Council.

  This clause shall be subject to the approval of a noise management and control scheme which shall be agreed in writing with an Officer of the Council. The agreed scheme shall be implemented prior to the marquee coming into use and shall be retained thereafter.

   

   

• Licensing Act 2003

   

  This licence is granted on the condition that the restrictions contained within the enactments specified under the Licensing Act 2003 Schedule 8 (1 & 6) are adhered to.