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Topic ID 387
13/12/2004 by sloopjohnb
Licensing policy
I'll have to check my notes on this but following on the Xmas lights thread there are two separate issues. First a license will be granted to the premises governing opening times etc. And each person that sells alcohol also has to apply for a personal license so that the larger establishents such as the Stonehouse may find it better to have more than a couple of licensed personnel to ensure that a person fit to hold a licence and to take responsibility for all those selling alcohol is always on the premises.
The license for the premises takes into account all sorts of things but the licensee (s) are responsible for ensuring that the premises is run properly which means stamping out unruly or anti-social behaviour in the vicinity of the pub. The definition of vicinity is a little unclear which is why the document is still in consultation stages. But if the public find reason to complain but not in a 'frivulous' (and I can't remember the other two) way then the licensing authority and the police will investigate the premises and can withold or seek to amend the terms of the license and I suppose the licensee as well if they are found to be irresponsible.
The thing about the individual license is that it is mobile and travels with the holder from job to job.
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Reply ID 2938
15/12/2004 by cj
I think that is very clear Sloop (especially 'frivulous')and hopefully most can accept that it is difficult to expect no noise over the holiday period. However, having said that I also hope Herts Constab can see it as a good time to be on foot so that those enjoying the hospitality see them as police and not as a threat by sitting in cars and responding to events!
Reply ID 2942
15/12/2004 by Ewoowar
A voice of reason.
Reply ID 2978
17/12/2004 by 01-mike
Just a question, I believe I still hold a personnal license I had to get one while working for my previous company, being in retail we tend to see xmas gifts alcohol miniatures etc... all documentation was held by the company and am not sure how long the license lasts for. If it is still valid does it mean i could turn my place into a pub! ohh a new venture appears on the horizon!
Reply ID 2980
17/12/2004 by carlos fandango
Not another pub - please not another pub.
Reply ID 2983
17/12/2004 by sloopjohnb
Mike, check with Licensing officer at Stevenage but I believe that all licenses will have to be renewed as at November 2005 but are asked to get applications in early, or as soon after February 2005. As it refers to you, the old license would have allowed you to sell alcohol as an off sale only at that defined certain premises but the new act means you can sell alcohol anywhere once a new personal licence has been granted to you.
Reply ID 2984
17/12/2004 by 01-mike
Oh ok thanks for the info, license was obtained for a store in London, not sure where I would go to find out about it, but if my memory is right I think it was just for the premises stated I remember having to fill in info about the store. I have no need for a new license as there really is no market for another pub!
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