Mid Devon District CouncilLicensing

Riverside Hall

Bridge Terrace, Bampton, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 9LT

Completed application 022326 which is a Transfer Application for Premises Licence from 28/08/2018 to indefinite

Applicant(s)

Designated Premises Supervisor

Permitted Activities

• a performance of a play
• an exhibition of a film
• an indoor sporting event
• 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
• provision of late night refreshment
• the supply of alcohol

Additional Conditions

• ANNEX 1 - MANDATORY CONDITIONS

   

  The supply of alcohol is prohibited: -

  a) At a time when there is no designated premises supervisor, or,

  b) At a time when the designated premises supervisor does not hold a personal licence.

  c) Every supply of alcohol shall be made or authorised by the holder of a personal licence.

   

  Any person carrying out security activities on these premises must be licensed by the Security Industry Authority.

   

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

  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 the children must be restricted in accordance with any recommendation made by that licensing authority.

   

  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).

   

• ANNEX 2 - CONDITIONS CONSISTENT WITH THE OPERATING SCHEDULE

   

  When the hall is hired out the hirers will sign a hiring agreement that sets out their awareness of conditions attached to the hire and the use of the licence, including a responsibility to ensure compliance.

   

  When public events involving live bands or discos are held a minimum of two SIA registered door staff must be employed.  When the hall is hired out for private parties the Hall Management Committee shall make a risk assessment to decide whether the hirer should employ SIA registered door staff.

   

  No bottles to be sold over the bar with the exception of bottles of wine provided to tables at events judged appropriate for such service by the Hall Committee.

   

  No drinks will be allowed off the premises.

   

  All drinks will be supplied in polycarbonate/toughened glass.

   

  Any person who appears to be aged under 21 will be asked for identification if attempting to purchase alcoholic drinks.

   

  Identification that will be accepted are:  A valid passport, photographic driving licence or approved identification card carrying PASS logo.

   

  All hirers of the hall will be briefed by the Hall Management Committee on the hall’s emergency procedures and general safety precautions.

   

  All safety certificates and inspection reports will be kept on site and made available for inspection by officers of relevant statutory bodies.

   

  Doors and windows will be kept closed when entertainment is provided and the air conditioning in the hall shall be used.

   

  The sound-limiting device will be used when entertainment takes place and will be set at a level to prevent nuisance to adjoining premises.  The efficacy of this setting is to be monitored on a regular basis whilst entertainment takes place.

   

  A programme of works to provide further sound insulation shall be carried out.

   

  Hirers of the hall will comply with Hall Management Committee’s child protection policy and code of practice as supplied to the Council.

   

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

   

  The Hall Management Committee shall determine the latest entry time for those attending events at the hall on a risk-assessed basis.  They might decide that ticket-holders may have entry at any time.

   

  Suitable signage at the exit to request the co-operation of patrons, in particular to make as little noise as possible when leaving the premises.

   

  Patrons will be asked not to stand around talking in the street outside the premises or any car park; and asked to leave the vicinity quickly and quietly.

   

  An announcement will be made prior to closing requesting patrons co-operation in leaving the premises and vicinity as quietly and quickly as possible.

   

  When events take place that have SIA registered door staff in attendance those door staff will be at the exit when people leave and will encourage them to go home quietly.  If there are no door staff one of the hirers of the hall should take this role.