ANNEX 1 - LICENSING OBJECTIVES
General licensing objectives
The venue is a purpose built building for masonic meeting and social functions arranged but the club or individual lodges for members and their guests only. The building is of solid construction and alarmed. It is separated from the Tesco supermarket area by a 2m iron railed fence including entrance gates which are padlocked when the building is not in use. There is residential housing to the other three sides separated by wooden or chainlink fencing to 2m. No function can take place other than under the responsibility for all aspects of a club member. A bar manager and bar steward have a total responsibility for operating the bar.
Prevention of crime and disorder objectives.
Disorderly conduct including verbal abuse / foul language is not tolerated. Access is strictly limited to club members who must be subscribing members of a Bordon Masonic Lodge, and their guests only. I have been involved in the club for some 25 years and I have no recollection or knowledge of cases of drunkeness leading to disorderly or obnoxious conduct.
The premises is set back from the public highway and access is gained via tesco car park to an access road into the club `s car park.
Public safety objectives
A safety officer is appointed with full responsibility for all safety matter. Security and fire alarm systems are maintained in accordance with installation instructions.
The Hampshire Fire and Rescue Authority inspected the building. The only recommendation "That a fire blanket be upgraded" was complied with immediately.
Prevention of public nuisance objectives
Following completion of building in April 2003 the occupants of all houses abutting our premeter were invited to drinks and a snack to "meet your neighbour". As a result of that pleasant evening we have relations with our neighbours, which we are keen to continue.
Protection of children from harm objectives
Children would perhaps only attend barbeques or concerts etc, and then only in the company of their parents.
No adult / sexual entertainments takes place nor planned. Should childrens birthday parties or disco be contemplated full and appropriate measures would be taken to have sufficient adults present.