Licensing Section -EHDCEast Hants District Council

Alton Public Open Spaces

Alton, Hampshire

Completed application 009841 which is a Change of Supervisor for Premises Licence from 08/05/2009 to indefinite

Applicant(s)

Designated Premises Supervisor

Permitted Activities

• a performance of a play
• an exhibition of a film
• 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
• entertainment facilities for making music
• entertainment facilities for dancing
• entertainment of a similar description to that falling within entertainment facilities for making music or dancing
• the sale by retail of alcohol

Additional Conditions

• ANNEX 1 - MANDATORY CONDITIONS

   

  1. No supply of alcohol may be made under the premises licence:

   

  at a time when there is no designated premises supervisor in respect of the premises licence, or

  at a time when the designated premises supervisor does not hold a personal licence or his personal licence is suspended.

   

  2. Every supply of alcohol under the premises licence must be made or authorised by a person who holds a personal licence. (Section 19, Licensing Act 2003)

   

  3. Where this licence authorises the exhibition of films the admission of children must be restricted in accordance with the British Board of Film Classification.

   

  4.  Where this licence includes a condition that at specified times one or more individuals must be at the premises to carry out a security activity, these individuals must be licensed by the Security Authority (Section 21, Licensing Act 2003).

   

  Further information can be obtained from the Licensing Section, East Hampshire District Council, Penns Place, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU31 4EX

   

• ANNEX 2 - GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PREMISES

   

  Grassed public open space at Anstey Park, Jubilee playing fields, Windmill Hill, Greenfields, Flood Meadows, the Butts, the Public Gardens, Kings Pond, St Lawrence Churchyard and Holybourne play area, within the parish of Alton.

   

  Public highway and pedestrian areas of Alton High Street, Normandy Street, Cross & Pillory Lane, Market Square, Market Street, Turk Street, Westbrook Walk and the Assembly Rooms Square.

   

• ANNEX 3 - LICENSING OBJECTIVES

   

  GENERAL LICENSING OBJECTIVES

   

  Events must be approved by the council in advance. All events to be stewarded to an appropriate level. All privately organised events must produce risk assessments and evidence of insurance. Parking, toilet and security arrangements to be agreed by the council in advance of each event. Alcohol sales only permitted where appropriate to the type of event. Persons appearing to be under 21 to be asked for identification if buying alcohol. No alcohol to be serves to persons who appear drunk.

   

  THE PREVENTION OF CRIME AND DISORDER OBJECTIVES

   

  Local police to be given 28 days notice of, and made aware of, any event where the number of persons expected to attend is in excess of 100. Local police consulted during the planning stage of all events where more than 500 persons are expected to attend. Private security firm monitors all sites during the evening between April and October.

   

  PUBLIC SAFETY OBJECTIVES

   

  All events to be stewarded to an appropriate level, temporary signing used where necessary. All areas cleared of litter, glass etc on a regular basis. Barriers or rope/tape boundaries erected where necessary to keep public away from hazards. St John Ambulance presence at all events of any size. Council staff trained in emergency first aid.

   

  THE PREVENTION OF PUBLIC NUISANCE OBJECTIVES

   

  Times and frequency of performances limited. Site location fro individual events selected on the basis of capacity and distance from nearby housing. Organisers liaise with surrounding premises and events well publicised in advance to minimise disruption.

   

  THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN FROM HARM OBJECTIVES

   

  Child protection policy in place. Barriers provided to restrict crowd movement/public access where necessary in the interests of safety. No specific additional measures as events on public land are expected to be family friendly. An appropriately staffed lost children point may be provided for larger events.

   

   

   

• ANNEX 4 - CONDITION BY HEALTH & SAFETY

   

  In order to reduce the risk of electrocution, all entertainers' electrical equipment, including mains powered microphones, will be protected by residual current devices (RCDs) which will be tested each time before use.

Premises Plans

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