ANNEX 2 - LICENSING OBJECTIVES
GENERAL LICENSING OBJECTIVES
Club management, steward and bar staff are informed of the Licensing Act 2003 objectives and statutory requirements to comply with all relevant provisions of the act.
THE PREVENTION OF CRIME AND DISORDER OBJECTIVES
Club constitution includes rules governing the conduct of members and their guests within and adjacent to the club premises. Admission to the club is confined to members and Bona Fide guests by bar steward and employment of a doorman for busy periods. Membership cards are required to be carried at all times and spot checks are allowable.
Club employees are instructed not to admit or serve members who behave in a drunk or disorderly fashion. Misconduct is reported to the committee to consider action under the club's disciplinary code.
PUBLIC SAFETY OBJECTIVES
The Club complies with Health and Safety and Fire precautions regulations. Following risk assessment, preventive and control measures are in place to ensure the safety of members, guests, employees and entertainers whilst on the premises, the club complies with advised capacity limits. Fire action notices are posted, emergency escape routes are signposted. The services of an external health and safety assessor (Peninsula) are retained on a contractual basis.
THE PREVENTION OF PUBLIC NUISANCE OBJECTIVES
Signage is displayed near exits requesting members and guests to respect the needs of local residents by quietly leaving the premises and car park.
When live or recorded music is played all reasonable steps are taken to avoid disturbance to neighbouring properties.
THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN FROM HARM OBJECTIVES
Persons under the age of eighteen are only allowed to enter the club if accompanied. Accompanied children and grandchildren of members may be admitted to the snooker room for tuition or spectating. Door control ensures that children seeking admission to the club for any purpose are accompanied by an adult member. Young adults applying for membership must satisfy the committee that they are over 18, if necessary by producing proof of age. Accompanied children and grandchildren of members and their guests may attend a private party in the function room. Committee members, the club steward and other members of staff are instructed in the offence provisions of the Licensing Act 2003 relating to alcohol and the protection of children. Signage is posted at all bars prohibiting the direct or indirect supply or delivery of alcohol to Children.