General
1. Any regulated entertainment must be under the control of a member of the BID team, and an appropriate assessment of the event must take place prior to its commencement.
2. The BID team shall ensure that disturbance is adequately controlled.
The Prevention of Crime and Disorder
1. Events shall be adequately managed and staffed to ensure public safety and security. Where necessary Police or security staff must be employed to ensure prevention of crime and disorder.
2. There must be a clear and legible notice at the premises indicating the normal hours under the terms of the premises licence during which licensable activities are permitted.
3. As far as is practical, that persons on or leaving an event or activity in the licensed area and using adjacent car parks and highways shall be reminded to conduct themselves in an orderly manner and do not in any way cause annoyance to residents or other town users.
4. Torbay Council CCTV covers the licensed BID area and shall be used to enhance the safety of patrons and staff and to capture evidence for use in the case of prosecution or arrest for disorderly conduct and to identify potential problems before they occur.
5. All premises serving alcohol must display a notice reminding customers not to consume alcohol in the No Drinking Zone Areas.
6. Any event including the off sales of alcohol must be notified to the Police and Local Authority at least 14 days prior to the event taking place.
7. No disorderly behaviour shall be tolerated within the licensed area associated with the event or activity taking place.
8. The Licence Holder shall be responsible for the security of cash/monies taken at events.
9. Sufficient numbers of stewards/police who are suitably trained shall be provided on the premises, depending on the activities or entertainment taking place on site and the likelihood of overcrowding. Security staff should be licensed with the Security Industry Association.
10. When on duty, every attendant or organisers' representative must wear a hi viz waistcoat and optionally a uniform dependent upon the event or activity and no person under the age of sixteen shall be employed as an attendant on the premises.
Public Safety
1. Adequate access shall be provided for emergency vehicles at all times.
2. Where events or activities are taking place on 'live' routes the organisers must consult with the Police and PSAG to decide upon the most appropriate traffic management plan. If road closures are required the organisers shall be responsible for obtaining that order and/or providing safety barriers to ensure that there is no conflict between vehicles and the public.
3. Where the public occupies restricted spaces, all reasonable steps shall be taken to ensure that they do not obstruct exits, roads, pavements, steps within the licensed area.
4. Street furniture and facilities in parts of the licensed area where an event or activity is taking place shall be checked before the event or activity to ensure that they are safe and operational.
5. At least one qualified first aider must be present in the licensed area during the whole time the area is being used for regulated entertainment.
6. The date on which any staff have obtained first aid qualifications or received refresher training shall be recorded and kept in a log book.
7. Staff shall be briefed on emergency evacuation procedure.
8. Exit routes shall be maintained free from obstruction at all times.
9. The Licensee shall take all possible steps to eliminate the danger of fire occurring and shall ensure that all members of staff, stewards and attendants are fully instructed in their duties in the event of fire.
10. Risk Assessments must be submitted to the Local Authority to ensure that public safety is assured at all times. Measures shall be taken to ensure that suitably qualified staff and adequate resources are employed appropriate to the event or licensable activity.
The Prevention of Public Nuisance
None
The Protection of Children from Harm
1. The proposed events shall be by and large aimed at a family audience. The material and content of any public entertainment shall be suitable for children, where there is likely to be any deviation from this the public shall be made aware of this in advance and it will not be permitted in areas where children are present.
2. In the case of the sale of alcohol only staff expressly designated by the organisers must be permitted to sell alcohol and they will be made aware of the obligations of the Licensing Act 2003 and their duty in regard of the sale of alcohol to minors.
3. During performances principally for child audiences, additional steps shall be provided to ensure the safety and well being of children present in the licensed area. Arrangements for the repatriation of lost children shall be made where necessary.
4. The premises must adhere to Torbay Council's Child Protection Policy.
5. Suitable staff training and age identification scheme must be in place and adhered to.
6. Signs must be provided informing customers that under 18's shall not be served alcohol and that proof of identification will be required to include either a photo drivers licence, Passport issued by the EU, proof of age pass card, or official ID card issued by HM Forces or EU country bearing a photograph of the bearer.