To consider any items which the Chair has agreed to have submitted as urgent.

Application for a New Premises Licence for Project 17, 17th Floor, 1 Spinningfields, 1 Hardman Square, Manchester, M3 3EB

The Committee considered all representations at the hearing. The Committee also considered the Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy, the Licensing Act 2003, the Regulations made there under, the Guidance issued by the Secretary of State under Section 182 of that Act and the Licensing Objectives.

The Committee noted that agreement had been reached between the applicant and all parties who made a representation, so treated the matter as a determination. 

Decision

To grant the application subject to the following conditions.

Conditions

Prevention of Crime & Disorder

8. SIA registered door staff shall be employed at the premises, in accordance with

a documented risk assessment on an event by event basis, carried out by the DPS.

When employed, door staff will wear high visibility armbands.

12. A refusals book shall be maintained at the premises for a period of 12months and made available to an officer of a responsible authority on request. This book shall document refusals of both entry to the premises and sale of alcohol

Public Safety

1.     A first aid box will be available at the premises at all times. There will also be a person qualified to provide first aid on the premises at all times it is in operation.

2.     Regular safety checks of all public areas shall be carried out and documented by staff.

4.     The premises shall maintain an incident log for a period of 12 months and this made available to an officer of a responsible authority on request. The premises shall also maintain public liability insurance.

5.     (New condition) - All staff on duty at the premises, including door staff, shall be trained in Fire Safety, Evacuation and Emergency procedures for the premises. This training shall be documented for each member of staff and refreshed at no greater than 6 monthly intervals. Training records shall be made available to an officer of a responsible authority on request.

6.     (New condition) From the hours of 7.00am - 10.00am, all supply and consumption of alcohol shall be ancillary to supply and consumption of food.

Prevention of Public Nuisance

4.     A documented dispersal policy will be implemented and adhered to. Any changes to the current version of the policy will be submitted to the local authority.

5.     The emptying of bottles into bins and skips will take place in the premises internal bin store only. The emptying of bins into skips and refuse collections will not take place between 11pm and 7am.

Protection of children from harm

2. Documented staff training will include the Challenge 21 policy and its operation. In particular, staff shall be trained to take such action as is necessary to prevent the sale of alcohol to persons over the age of 18 where those customers are engaged in the distribution of alcohol to persons under the age of 18. The training must be given to a new member of staff before  ...  view the full minutes text for item 157.

The Committee considered all representations at the hearing. The Committee also considered the Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy, the Licensing Act 2003, the Regulations made there under, the Guidance issued by the Secretary of State under Section 182 of that Act and the Licensing Objectives.

The Committee noted that agreement had been reached between the applicant and all parties who made a representation, so treated the matter as a determination.  

Decision

To grant the application subject to the following conditions.

Conditions

1. An incident log (which may be electronically recorded) shall be kept at the premises for at least six months, and made available on request to GMP or an authorised officer of the licensing authority which will record the following incidents:
   1. All crimes reported to the venue, or by the venue to the Police;
   2. All ejections of customers;
   3. Any incidents of disorder;
   4. Identification which is not authentic 
   5. Any faults in the CCTV system;
   6. Any visit by a relevant authority or emergency services.

2. A member of staff must be present at all time that the premises are open to the public who can facilitate viewing of CCTV images upon receipt of a request from the Police or an authorised officer of the Licensing Authority.

3. A refusals log (which may be electronically recorded) shall be kept at the premises for at least six months, and made available on request to GMP or an authorised officer of the licensing authority. 

4. Documented records of all training completed shall be kept for each member of staff and regularly refreshed no greater than six monthly intervals. Training records shall be made available for inspection upon request by GMP or an authorised officer of the licensing authority.

5. The premises shall display prominent signage indicating that a proof of age scheme, such as a Challenge 25, is in operation.

6. The premises shall display prominent signage indicating that it is an offence to buy or attempt to buy alcohol for a person who is under 18.