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Councils reported on climate and nature plans this month, including net zero reports in Carmarthenshire and Powys and nature plans in Neath Port Talbot, Caerphilly and Bridgend. Planning committees also dealt with carbon capture, flood-related and biodiversity matters.[4][14][2][12][5][1]
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| Council | Items | With a decision |
|---|---|---|
| Vale of Glamorgan | 138 | 16 |
| Rhondda Cynon Taf | 55 | 52 |
| Gwynedd | 55 | 52 |
| Pembrokeshire | 43 | 36 |
| Carmarthenshire | 41 | 39 |
| Swansea | 40 | 31 |
| Powys | 40 | 29 |
| Monmouthshire | 38 | 9 |
| Wrexham | 27 | 27 |
| Cardiff | 27 | 24 |
| Conwy | 27 | 24 |
| Denbighshire | 22 | 17 |
| Flintshire | 21 | 11 |
| Newport | 21 | 10 |
| Blaenau Gwent | 17 | 17 |
| Neath Port Talbot | 16 | 9 |
| Caerphilly | 16 | 0 |
| Ceredigion | 9 | 8 |
| Merthyr Tydfil | 8 | 7 |
| Torfaen | 7 | 6 |
| Bridgend | 5 | 0 |
AGREED unanimously to refuse the application for street trading consent. In making their decision, the Committee have had regard to the council street trading policy. The Committee have also had regard to the licensing objectives, in particular the prevention of public nuisance which can include nuisance from noise, light, smells, litter or fumes to households and businesses in the vicinity of the proposed street trading site. The Committee considered the representations from the applicants, which in summary were that this would be a temporary arrangement to establish a business in the hope they will be in a position to move to a permanent premises within 12 months. The applicants indicated that this would not be a large commercial cooking venture and was simply to establish a reputation and a base. They indicated that they had fitted the shack with three extractor fans with carbon filters to address odour concerns, they would empty waste daily and predominantly they were aiming for deliveries and food orders. They indicated that there would be toilet facilities available in the shop if required. In relation to parking the applicants suggested that the lane could be used, and there were other areas to park nearby. The Committee also considered the representations from the responsible authority and residents, which overlapped and can be summarised as concern regarding odours, road safety, waste disposal, litter and noise. The residents also highlighted potential problems for disabled residents who live nearby. The Committee were of the view, in considering the location of the site that it was likely that nuisance would be caused to nearby residents from odours, noise from customers and traffic and there would also be concerns around road safety given the restricted parking available and the likelihood of vehicles arriving and leaving to collect food and take deliveries. The Committee noted that the applicants were of the view that this would be a small operation with limited customers, but the Committee also took into account that if the consent was granted there was no restrictions that could be placed on them in terms of the number of customers or equipment being used, and if the venture was successful it would inevitably lead to increased footfall, traffic and noise and would, because of the location likely result in problems with parking. Unfortunately, the Committee felt there was insufficient detail as to how the business would operate on the ground and how they would address and mitigate the concerns around road safety, parking and nuisance. On balance, whilst the Committee commends the applicants for their ambition in wanting to start a new business venture, they were of the view that the location, taking into account the street trading policy and the need to promote the licensing objectives, was simply not suitable for street trading and therefore took the view that the application should be refused. The meeting closed at 13:01 pm.
RESOLVED that the application for a new premises application be granted subject to approved conditions. The decision of the Licensing and Gambling Sub Committee regarding the hearing held on 30th July 2024 in respect of an application for a new premises application is to approve the application for the sale of alcohol and provision of Late Night Refreshment as detailed within Paragraph 1.13 of the Officer report and the imposition of conditions set out in Appendix 10 of the Officer report. The Sub-Committee considered the representations from all parties in attendance at the hearing and those contained within the Sub Committee report. The Applicant made their representations for a new premises licence on the basis that Euro Garages Limited had been acquired by the Asda Group and that they manage over 1,000 licensed premises across the country. The Applicant put forward that there is a high standard of management when dealing with their licensed premises and despite the high number of premises under licence, Asda Group have never been subject to proceedings under the Licensing Act 2003. The Applicant also confirmed that this premises will not sell alcohol that is attractive to street drinkers – white ciders, single high percentage volume cans of lager and the like – and will adopt the challenge 25 system, prompts on the premises tills to highlight the sale of alcohol, spirits kept behind the counter and regular training for its staff. The Sub-Committee considered the representations from Responsible Authorities, including Gwent Police who did not object to the application and were satisfied with the suggested conditions found at Appendix 10 of the agenda pack. The Sub-Committee heard representations from Environmental Health who did not oppose the application subject to their recommendations in respect of the proposed licence, which had been agreed by the applicant. The Sub-Committee read written representations from the Licensing Authority in its role as a responsible Authority who referred to their representations contained within the agenda pack. The Licensing Authority Officer did not oppose the application subject to the proposed licence conditions at Appendix 10 of the report. The Sub-Committee considered the representations made on behalf of residents, who were represented in person by Mr K Ingram and Mrs L Lewis, along with written representations from over 100 local residents and the Local Ward Councillor, Cllr Morgan. Incidents of anti-social behaviour, violence and littering were raised as many of the concerns surrounding the premises being granted an alcohol licence, referring to problems that occurred during the previous owner’s tenure with a premises licence. The Sub-Committee queried with Gwent Police if there was any such incidents recorded. Gwent Police confirmed that they only had information for the past three years and there were no incidents recorded linked to anti-social behaviour with the premises post code area. The Sub-Committee did have significant concerns that the period of available information was limited to the last three years and queried why no information was available beyond that period. The Sub Committee gave weight to the applicant’s representatives comments in respect the Home Office Section 182 Guidance in particular paragraph 10.15 in relation to hours, paragraph 9.43 in relation to matters being evidenced based, paragraphs 9.12 and 2.1 in respect of the Responsible Authorities being recognised as being experts in their field and the Police being the main source of advice on crime and disorder. The Sub Committee did not feel that there was evidence to support refusal or a further restriction on the hours proposed. Having considered all the representations, the Sub-Committee have agreed to grant the premises licence, for the licensable activities and hours detailed in paragraph 1.13 of the agenda pack and the conditions set out at Appendix 10 of the same. The matters are set out in Annex 1 below. Any person aggrieved by this decision has 21 days from the date of written notification of the decision to appeal to the local Magistrates Court. ANNEX 1 Alcohol (off sales) Monday to Sunday, 06.00 – 23.00 Late Night Refreshment (Hot Drinks Only) Monday to Sunday, 23.00 – 05.00 1. An incident/refusals book/electronic record shall be kept at the premises, in which details of crime and/or disorder relating to the premises shall be recorded. This log shall contain the following details; i. Time, date and location of incident/refusals. ii. Nature of the Incident/refusal. iii. Names, addresses and contact details of persons involved. iv. Result of the incident/refusals. v. Action taken to prevent further such incidents. vi. Each entry signed/reviewed by the DPS or other responsible person employed at the premises and so authorised by the DPS; and the incident/refusals book/electronic record will be retained for a period of no less than 12 months and made available to the Police for inspection upon request 2. No customers will be permitted to enter the premises between the hours of 2200 and 0600. All sales during that period will take place through the night hatch. 3. The provision of late-night refreshment will be limited to hot drinks only. 4. The licence holder shall ensure that adequate measures are in place to remove litter or waste arising from customers and to prevent such litter from accumulating in the immediate vicinity of their premises. In particular, provision of sufficient receptacles for the depositing of waste materials such as food wrappings, drinks containers, smoking related litter etc, by customers. 5. Waste collection activities shall only take place between 08.00 and 22.00 hours 6. All external lighting levels shall be suitably controlled so as not to cause a nuisance. 7. Staff shall be trained in the premises licence holder’s procedures which include liquor licensing and all checkout operators shall have additional training in the sale of alcohol. 8. All spirits will be displayed behind the counter. 9. No miniature bottles of spirits of 20cl or below shall be sold from the premises. Please note this does not apply to prepackaged gift packs which may contain a spirit miniature. 10. A CCTV system will be installed and maintained at the premises. Cameras will cover internal areas and the external area immediately in front of the store. The system will be capable of continuously recording and copies of such recordings shall be kept for a period of not less than 31 days and handed to the Police or authorised person upon production of a compliant ‘Access Request’. 11. The premise licence holder seeks to comply with the requirements of the health and safety legislation. 12. The store will have a till prompt system for alcohol products. When prompted, staff will adopt a Challenge 25 proof of age scheme. Only recognised forms of photographic identification such as Passport, Photo Driving Licence, ‘Proof of Age’ card, Military ID or any other form of identification agreed with the police will be accepted as proof of age. If the appropriate proof of age is not produced there will be no sale. 13. Notices are to be prominently displayed advising customers of the Challenge 25 policy.
RESOLVED that the application for a new premises licence be GRANTED, subject to the conditions as set out below: · Supply of Alcohol (Off Sales only) Monday to Sunday 7.00hrs to 23.00hrs subject to the conditions set out within Appendix 13 of the Licensing Report, attached hereto. In reaching this decision the Sub-Committee considered the promotion of the four licensing objectives, being the prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, the prevention of public nuisance and the protection of children from harm. The Sub-Committee had regard to the statutory guidance and the council’s licensing policy. The Sub-Committee gave weight to there being no objection made to the application from any Responsible Authority. During the consultation period the Applicant had engaged with the Responsible Authorities and had reached agreement as to the wording of the proposed conditions of licence (which is reflected in Appendix 13 of the Licensing Report. The Prevention of Crime & Disorder / the Prevention of Public Nuisance The Sub-Committee considered the written objection/representation of the local resident. The local resident objector did not attend the hearing to expand or amplify his objection to the application. In summary, the local resident objector objected on the basis that the promotion of the prevention of crime and disorder licensing objection, or alternatively the promotion of the prevention of public nuisance licensing objective, would be undermined by granting the licence. The resident objector’s concerns were that a further premise licensed to sell off-sales alcohol in the village “will bring anti-social behaviour and people/strangers hanging around drinking in parks and village”. The representation of the local resident was supported by the local business objector, who similarly objected to the Application based on an increase of anti-social behaviour and or nuisance within the park in the locality of the premises. The Sub-Committee noted that the business objector operates the local convenience store that is licensed for off-sales of alcohol until 10.30pm – but his store closes at 8.30pm. The business objector indicated that there was no need for a further licensed premises allowing off-sales of alcohol and will lead to an increased likelihood of crime and attract more undesirables to the premises and area. The Sub-Committee took into account that the premises subject to the Application had not been previously licenced. The Sub-Committee understood that the objectors could not provide evidence of ASB or public nuisance directly linked to the licensable activities of the premises given the premises has not been licenced. Notwithstanding this, neither objector provided evidence that this was a current problem involving the park in the locality of the premises (and in the locality of the business objectors own licenced premises). The objections appeared to be based more upon a fear of what may occur rather than exacerbating a current problem the community is experiencing. The business objector accepted that the above was not an issue for his own off-sales of alcohol but indicated his store closes at 8.30pm –and the later off-sales of alcohol up to 11pm was more likely to create disorder and or nuisance. Regarding the above objections, based on the asserted threat to the prevention of crime and disorder and prevention of public nuisance licensing objectives , the Sub-Committee took into account the representations of Gwent Police regarding existing anti-social behaviour (“ASB”) in the park within Abertysswg. Gwent Police fairly indicated that ASB was a common problem in such areas throughout the borough, but it did not have any evidence that connected any ASB within the park to the licensable activity involving the off-sale of alcohol from local licensed premises. The Sub-Committee gave regard to there being another licensed premises currently able to supply off sales alcohol (Post Office/General Store). The Sub-Committee did not reach the view that ASB fuelled by off sales alcohol from nearby licensed premises was an existing problem within the locality of the park adjacent to the premises to which the application relates. Whilst the Sub-Committee could not rule out that a further licensed premises would not alter the existing situation, in its judgement the Sub-Committee determined that such risk was sufficiently low (particularly when considered against the proposed conditions of licence, and the applicant’s prior experience as a designated premises supervisor) that the promotion of the crime and disorder, and the prevention of public nuisance, licensing objectives would be sufficiently protected. The Sub-Committee gave weight to the Applicant’s submission, which should such unlikely risk eventuate then the Licensing Act’s review mechanism could be triggered by concerned residents at any future point in time. On balance, the Sub-Committee were not persuaded that such future unrealised risk to the promotion of the prevention of crime and order, and the prevention of public nuisance, justifies the refusal of the application. In reaching its decision, the Sub-Committee disregarded the objections based on the perceived lack of “need” for a further licenced premises for off-sales of alcohol. It gave regard to paragraph 14.19 of the Statutory Guidance which makes clear that “need” is not a matter for a licensing authority in discharging both its licensing functions and policy. Further aspects regarding the Prevention of Public Nuisance In the Sub-Committee’s judgement, not much weight was given to the business objector’s objection based on the threat of noise/light nuisance (undermining the promotion of the prevention of public nuisance licensing objective). The Environmental Health officer did not oppose the application, and perhaps more significantly, no representations in this regard were received from neighbours in the immediate locality of the premises. The Sub-Committee took into account that the premises had been used as a fish and chip shop for many years, and it was not immediately apparent why a convenience store presents more risk of producing noise and light disturbance as opposed to the premises being used as a fish and chip shop trading into the night. Furthermore, the Sub-Committee had been provided with no evidence as to why the perceived increase light/noise disturbance risks would be on account of the licensable activity (off-sales of alcohol) as opposed to the general use of the premises as a convenience store. The Sub-Committee gave weight to the review mechanism within the Licensing Act, which serves as a protective tool to address issues should they arise. On balance, the Sub-Committee reached the view that the proposed licence conditions would adequately promote the licensing objective of preventing public nuisance. The Sub-Committee were not persuaded by the business objector that the licensable activity would increase the risk for public nuisance on account of an increase in littering in the local area. The Sub-Committee gave consideration to paragraph 2.26 of the Statutory Guidance, which reflects that a licensee will have a diminishing responsibility for people’s nuisance behaviour, such as littering, beyond the immediate area surrounding the premises. The Sub-Committee were of the view that it is a matter of personal responsibility for a customer of the store purchasing alcohol to appropriately dispose of the waste this creates. Accordingly, the Sub-Committee was not persuaded that such a risk justified the refusal of the application. The Sub-Committee gave little weight to the objections to public nuisance on the basis of the proposed CCTV system to be installed to the immediate curtilage of the premises. Such use of CCTV was not in and of itself unlawful and the Applicant would have to abide by any data processing obligations arising under the law. The promotion of Public Safety & the Protection of Children from Harm The Sub-Committee considered objections to the application of the basis that it would fail to promote the licensing objective of public safety. The Sub-Committee heard evidence from the Applicant that the premises is benefitting from a complete modern refit with standard safety features. The Responsible Authority responsible for Health and Safety did not raise any objections to the application (however the Sub-Committee took into account the shop fitout had not been completed). The objections received involved the proximity of the premises to a children’s playground, and children would be able to see alcohol in the premises and see people purchasing alcohol. The Sub-Committee, in its judgement, did not find that this would compromise a threat to public safety. The objection on the basis of public safety further asserted that there was a risk that children would witness people consuming alcohol in the park and possibly people who are intoxicated. The Sub-Committee took into account the Applicant’s personal experience in previously managing stores licensed for off-sales of alcohol in his capacity as a designated premises supervisor under the Licensing Act 2003. It would be an offence under such Act for the Applicant to sell alcohol to an intoxicated person and the Applicant would be acutely aware of the same. There Sub-Committee noted that there was no evidence before it that public drunkenness within the park area was a current issue – notwithstanding the PO/General Store being in close proximity to the park and also being licensed for off-sales of alcohol. On weighing the factors, the Sub-Committee were not persuaded that the risk in this instance would justify refusing the application. The business objector raised objections based on the licensable objective of protection of children from harm. The Sub-Committee gave weight to Children’s Services not opposing the application given the proposed conditions of licence had alleviated any of their concerns. The objections in this regard were a repetition of the risk of children seeing alcohol, seeing people purchase alcohol, people consume alcohol within the park. The Sub-Committee considered paragraph 9.12 of the Statutory Code of Guidance and gave weight to Children’s Services being experts in the field of child safety, who do not oppose the application. For reasons outlined above discussing CCTV and consumption of alcohol within park – the Sub-Committee were not persuaded that the Application should be refused on this basis. Objections outside of the licensing objectives The Sub-Committee were presented with several objections to the Application from the business objector that fell outside the scope of the 4 licensing objectives. The business objector’s objections were from the outset a mixture of the relevant and irrelevant objections. Factors such as the increase of commercial competition between similar businesses in a small community, the investment of capital by any party in their respective businesses, the jeopardy of post office services due to such increased commercial competition, tobacco sales – are all beyond the remit of the Sub-Committee and are simply not relevant to the determination of the Application under the Licensing Act 2003. For this reason, the Sub-Committee gave such arguments/submissions no regard in reaching its decision on the Application. Conditions of Premises Licence As the Sub-Committee had determined that there were not sufficient grounds to refuse the Application, it went on to consider the adequacy of proposed conditions of licence in promoting the licensing objectives. The Sub-Committee were satisfied that the proposed conditions within Appendix 13 were adequate to safeguard the promotion of the licensing objectives, as they covered the principal areas of risk and were sufficiently clear in terms of the obligations on the Applicant. Any person aggrieved by this decision has 21 days from the date of written notification of the decision to appeal to the local Magistrates Court.
RESOLVED that the application for a new premises licence be GRANTED, subject to the conditions as set out below: · Supply of Alcohol (On and Off Sales) · Monday to Sunday 10.00hrs to 22.30hrs subject to the conditions set out within Appendix 26 of the Licensing Report, attached hereto (save for the removal of the proposed condition number 6 regarding the use of toughened glassware). In reaching this decision the Sub-Committee considered the promotion of the four licensing objectives, being the prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, the prevention of public nuisance and the protection of children from harm. The Sub-Committee had regard to the statutory guidance and the council’s licensing policy. The Sub-Committee gave significant weight that no Responsible Authority opposed the application. In this respect, there appeared to be little, if any, opposition to the application based on public safety, or the protection of children from harm. The objection to the application, made by the relevant members of the public, appeared to principally relate to the promotion of prevention of crime and disorder, and the prevention of public nuisance, though the Sub-Committee accepted that there can be some limited cross-over between such objective and the remaining three licensing objectives. All members of the public who had made representations objecting to the grant of the new premises licence failed to appear at the hearing. The Sub-Committee accepted the evidence from the Senior Licensing Officer that each individual had been sent a notification of the hearing. One objector responded to indicate that they would not be attending the hearing. It was confirmed at the hearing that no responses had been received from any resident that they intended to attend the hearing. The Sub-Committee were equally satisfied that no contact had been received by the licensing team or Committee Services from either resident that explained their respective absences or any requests for the hearing to be adjourned. The Sub-Committee decided pursuant to regulation 20(2)(b) of The Licensing Act 2003 (Hearings) Regulations 2005 to hear the application in the absence of the two residents who had objected to the application. The Sub-Committee did not consider that it was in the public interest to adjourn the hearing to a further date. The Sub-Committee, in reaching its decision, gave regard to the written objections provided by each respective resident comprising pages 51 to 71 of the Licencing Report. The Sub-Committee gave significant weight to the Applicant’s previous experience in operating a licenced premises of the same nature within Newport and weight was given to the two responses from members of the public supporting the Applicant’s application. The Sub-Committee accepted that there was no evidence that the Applicant had failed to promote the four licensing objectives within her former licensed premises. The Sub-Committee drew confidence from the combination of the contents of the Applicant’s initial operating schedule, her positive conduct in interacting with Responsible Authorities during the consultation period, and the Applicant’s demeanour at the hearing, that the Applicant took her licensing responsibilities with due seriousness and consideration. The Sub-Committee were persuaded that it could have confidence in the Applicant maintaining appropriate conditions of a premises licence and ensuring the promotion of the four licencing objectives. This was not an application for which the only way to promote the licensing objectives would be to refuse the licence outright. The Sub-Committee noted that the council does not have a cumulative policy in terms of premises licencing. Given this, the Sub-Committee did not give any significant weight to relevant residents’ objections that were based on there being an “influx” of off-licence premises within the Caerphilly town centre. There may or may not be an influx of such premises – but this element alone would be an insufficient basis on which to refuse the application under the terms of the council’s own licensing policy. The resident objections principally relied on a link between off-sale alcohol and anti-social behaviour (a form of disorder) within the town centre. In assessing the weight to give this evidence the Sub-Committee considered paragraph 9.12 of the Home Office – Revised Guidance issued under section 182 of the Licensing Act 2003. Each responsible authority are experts in their field and the Sub-Committee gave significant weight to Gwent Police not opposing the application. The evidence provided at the hearing by the Applicant, which the Sub-Committee fully accepted, was that her business model was fundamentally different to a small shop selling off-licence alcohol. The Applicant set out in detail within her written submissions within the licensing report, and verbally at the meeting, that she intends to operate a bistro/restaurant business – with the focus principally being on food rather than alcohol. The Applicant explained, and the Sub-Committee fully accepted, that the off-sales permission was sought to enable the Applicant to sell boutique or unusual spirits or wines as part of gift hampers and the like from a small deli counter within the premises. This was an aspect of the intended business which differed from her previous restaurant in Newport. The Sub-Committee, in its judgement, reached the view that there was a very remote risk of individuals buying such alcohol from this premises to consume in public and behave inappropriately within the locality of the premises – which may be more of a risk with a small store, for instance, selling high strength lager in multi-can packs. The Sub-Committee afforded little weight to the resident objections. The residents were appearing to, colloquially put, “compare apples with pears.” Whilst the Sub-Committee reached this view, it was not seeking to denigrate the residents’ concerns about aspects of the Caerphilly town centre and off-sales of alcohol – which it accepted was acutely felt by most, if not all, of the resident objectors. However, in the context of the Applicant’s business, there was a very low risk that the granting of the premises licence would add to the concerns raised by the residents, due to it being a restaurant/bistro. In reaching the above view, it was a factor for the Sub-Committee that the written objections from residents were mostly less than one respective page – often comprising 2-3 sentences. The representations expressed broad complaints and the Sub-Committee noted paragraph 9.9 of the above s.182 guidance and its application in this matter. The opportunity for the objecting residents to attend the hearing to amplify and or clarify their objections had not been taken. The Sub-Committee took the view that there may be ASB within Caerphilly town centre – but the determination of the application did not solely rest on whether this was the case. The critical link between the licensed activity (off-sales of alcohol) and any ASB was not borne out in the written objections. The residents had not made themselves available to the hearing to be questioned as to why they had concluded that the ASB they are alleged to have witnessed was caused by off-sales of alcohol as opposed, for instance, from on-sales of alcohol at nearby licenced premises. Nor had the residents made themselves available to answer questions from the Sub-Committee. The Sub-Committee gave some weight within its decision to the location of the premises and its recent history of operating as a licensed premises with a former licence holder. The Licensing Authority confirmed that the premises had not been one causing any concern over recent years whilst licenced. The outdoor area to the front of the premises had been in place for several years. The area surrounding the premises is a mixture of commercial and residential premises. These factors combined with the lack of objection from Environmental Health in regard to noise nuisance issues, and appropriate licensing conditions having been in principle agreed to mitigate such risk – the Sub-Committee were confident that the promotion of the licensing objective to prevent public nuisance would be adequately protected should the licence be granted. In the Sub-Committee’s judgement, it was adequately satisfied that the licensing objectives, particularly in regard to the prevention of crime and disorder, and prevention of public nuisance, would be sufficiently promoted by the Applicant to justify the grant of the licence applied for. The Sub-Committee was equally satisfied that the licence conditions, as settled between the Responsible Authorities and the Applicant prior to the hearing, were all the current conditions necessary to promote the licencing objectives in this instance. The Sub-Committee acceded to the request to remove the condition regarding the use of toughened glassware within the premises on account of such use will not necessarily prevent sharp shards when broken. Any person aggrieved by this decision has 21 days from the date of written notification of the decision to appeal to the local Magistrates Court. Conditions of Licence 1. The premises licence holder shall require the designated premises supervisor, or in his / her absence other responsible person, to keep an ‘incident / refusals’ logbook in a bound book in which full details of all incidents are recorded. This shall include details of any refused sales and shall give details of the persons involved, incident description, time and date, actions taken and final outcome of the situation. This shall be completed as soon as possible and, in any case, no later than the close of business on the day of the incident. The time and date when the report was completed, and by whom, is to form part of the entry. The logbook is to be kept on the premises at all times and shall be produced to an authorised officer of the Licensing Authority or a constable when required. All records shall be kept for a period of 12 months. 2. All staff to be trained in the prevention of underage sales to a level commensurate with their duties. All such training to be updated as necessary, for instances when legislation changes, and should include training on how to deal with difficult customers. The training should be clearly documented and signed and dated by both the trainer and the member of staff receiving it. The documentation shall be available for inspection on request by an authorised officer of the Licensing Authority or a constable. The records shall be kept for a 12 month period. 3. An approved proof of age scheme shall be adopted, implemented, and advertised within the premise such as ‘Challenge 25’ whereby an accepted form of photographic identification shall be requested before any alcohol is sold to any person who appears to be under 25 years of age. Acceptable proof of age shall include identification bearing the customers photograph, date of birth and integral holographic mark or security measure. Suitable means of identification would include PASS approved proof of age card, photo-card driving licence and passport. 4. Publicity materials notifying customers of the operation of the Challenge 25 scheme shall be displayed at the premises, including a Challenge 25 sign of at least A5 size at the entrance to the premises and where practicable at each point of sale. 5. All staff with a responsibility for supplying or selling alcohol shall be vigilant in preventing adults buying alcohol on behalf of persons who are under 18 and will refuse such sales where they suspect that this may be about to occur, subject to the exemptions under Section 149 (5) of the Licensing Act 2003 which allows beer, cider or wine to be purchased for an individual aged 16 or 17, providing the beer, cider or wine is for consumption with a table meal and that a person aged 18 or over is accompanying the individual. 6. The contents of any bottled beverage shall be decanted into a plastic / PTE / glass before service to any customer that uses the outside area. No glass will be allowed outside. 7. The outside area will not be used after 22.00 hrs. 8. The outdoor area to the front of the premises must be closed and cleared of customers by 22.00hours. 9. There shall be no consumption of alcoholic beverages purchased from the premises in open containers outside at the front of the premises unless seated in dedicated area with table and chairs. 10. All off sales will be in sealed containers. 11. The premises supervisor, manager or other competent person shall manage any outdoor area to ensure that customers do not behave in a noisy, rowdy, or offensive manner. 12. The Outside area to be monitored periodically by staff through licensable times. 13. Should customers be outside the premises causing congestion, loitering and/or causing Anti-Social Behaviour they will be told move away from the vicinity of the premises by the premises supervisor, manager or other competent person 14. Amplified music shall not be played at a level that will cause unreasonable disturbance to the occupants of any properties in the vicinity. 15. Clear notices must be displayed at all points where customers leave the building instructing them to respect the needs of local residents and leave the premises and the area quietly. 16. Activities relating to the on-site disposal (including placing into external receptacles) and collection of refuse, bottles and recyclable materials shall only take place between 09:00 and 21:00 17. The licence holder shall ensure that adequate measures are in place to remove litter or waste arising from customers and to prevent such litter from accumulating in the immediate vicinity of their premises. In particular, where necessary the premises licence holder shall ensure that adequate measures are in place to provide customers with sufficient receptacles for the depositing of waste materials such as food wrappings, drinks and smoking related litter, etc. 18. All staff/members who serve alcohol to be trained in the prevention of underage sales to a level commensurate with their duties. 19. All such training to be updated as necessary, for instances when legislation changes, and should include training on how to deal with difficult customers. 20. The training should be clearly documented and signed and dated by both the trainer and member of staff receiving it. The document shall be available for inspection on request by an authorised officer of the Licensing Authority or a Constable. All records to be kept for a minimum of 12 months. 21. Children must be accompanied and supervised by a responsible adult at all times. 22. CCTV shall be in use at the premises. (i) Where a CCTV system is to be installed, extended, or replaced, it shall be to an appropriate standard as agreed with the Licensing Authority in consultation with the Police. Where a CCTV system is to be installed, it shall be fully operational by the grant of the licence. (ii) The CCTV equipment shall be maintained in good working order and continually record when licensable activity takes place and for a period of two hours afterwards; (iii)The premises licence holder shall ensure images from the CCTV are retained for a period of 30 days. This image retention period may be reviewed as appropriate by the Licensing Authority. (iv) The correct time and date will be generated onto both the recording and the real time image screen: (v) If the CCTV equipment (including any mobile units in use at the premises) breaks down the Premises Licence Holder shall ensure the designated premises supervisor, or in his/her absence other responsible person, verbally informs the Licensing Authority and the Police as soon as is reasonably practicable. This information shall be contemporaneously recorded in the incident report register and shall include the time, date and means this was done and to whom the information was reported: (vi) Equipment failures shall be repaired or replaced as soon as is reasonably practicable and without undue delay. The Licensing Authority and the Police shall be informed when faults are rectified; (vii) The premise licence holder shall ensure that there are trained members of staff available during licensable hours to be able to reproduce and download CCTV images into a removable format at the request of any authorised officer of the Licensing Authority or a constable; (viii) The system shall also record clear images permitting the identification of individuals. (ix) There shall be clear signage indicating that CCTV equipment is in use and recording at the premises 23. CCTV camera’s shall monitor all area’s used by premises patrons including any external area to monitor numbers and prevent crime and disorder. 24. The licence holder or DPS shall risk assess the need for SIA door supervisors to be present in the premises when key sporting events are taking place or when a function of any kind is taking place. 25. If door supervisors are present then the premises licence holder shall ensure that the following details for each door supervisor, are contemporaneously entered into a bound register kept for that purpose: (i) Full name; (ii) SIA Certificate number and or badge number, or registration number of any accreditation scheme recognised by the Licensing Authority (including expiry date of that registration or accreditation); (iii) The time they began their duty; (iv) The time they completed their duty. This register is to be kept at the premises at all times and shall be so maintained as to enable an authorised officer of the Licensing Authority or a constable to establish the particulars of all door stewards engaged at the premises during the period of not less than 31 days prior to the request and shall be open to inspection by authorised officers of the Licensing Authority or a constable upon request. _______________________ CHAIR