ANNEX 3 - LICENSING OBJECTIVES
GENERAL LICENSING OBJECTIVES
The types of regulated entertainments proposed re-instate and then enhance the normal pub entertainments that were previously unregulated, with the benefit to enhance the local facilities for social entertainment and reduce the focus in alcohol.
Staff will be trained on the requirements of the Licensing Act 2003 when the are recruited and given training in "drugs awareness" as part of their induction.
No new steps have been identified by risk assessment in relation to the four licensing objectives, except as below.
THE PREVENTION OF CRIME AND DISORDER OBJECTIVES
Providing a 30 minute extension of opening hours after the end of the sale of alcohol will promote this objective as the last drink will be consumed less quickly, with access to the pubs toilet facilities (and the provision of non-alcoholic refreshment during this period)
THE PREVENTION OF PUBLIC NUISANCE OBJECTIVES
Live music will end at 2230 except on New Years Eve and New Years Day.
Live or recorded music in the garden will end at or before 2230.
Recorded music indoors will end at 2300 except on New Years Eve and New Years Day.
Recorded music volume will be reduced to background level during the wind down period to create a mood change.
All windows will be kept closed after 2330.
A notice will be placed prominently at the exits asking customers to leave quietly.
THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN FROM HARM OBJECTIVES
The restrictions set out in the Licensing Act 2003 will apply.
No unusual risks of harm to children have been identified.
Proof of ID will be required for those who do not appear to be under 20 years of age.