Clamp on Christmas drinks
Licensing officers and police in Carmarthenshire are gearing up for the festive period by undertaking enforcement visits to licensed premises.
Officers are reminding licensees and their staff of their responsibilities with regards to the sale of alcohol and its effects on customers.
Carmarthenshire County Council head of public protection Philip Davies said: “We want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to join the fun without celebrations getting out of hand.
“I would urge the owners of licensed venues to avoid happy hours, drinks specials and promotional offers that encourage people to drink more - and drink faster - than they normally would and to be extra vigilant about serving to under-age customers or anyone who appears to be drunk.”
Since the introduction of the Licensing Act 2003, premises have been licensed for a variety of activities, extended permitted hours and have specific licence conditions. Licensees and their staff are expected to know what is contained on their licence and to ensure that they comply fully with their licence conditions.
Proper access to the licence and the display of the summary documents are vital elements of both the premises management and enforcement regimes. The licensing authority strongly advises premises licence holders to ensure that premises licence summaries are correctly displayed at licensed premises. The Summary document is required by law to be prominently displayed at the premises.
Officers will be expecting to see the premises summary document displayed in full public view, at a convenient height, not obscured and in such a way that each page of the document can easily be read by any person at the premises. The licence document must also be kept at the premises and officers will expect staff at the premises to be able to produce the licence without delay.
Police and licensing officers will also check that all necessary steps are being taken to ensure everyone enjoys a safe and peaceful festive period. If problems occur, the council and police will consider prosecutions and fixed penalty notices.
The county council, police and other organisations are part of the Community Safety Partnership whose role is to make Carmarthenshire a safer place to live.
The council’s executive board member for licensing Cllr Hugh Evans said: “Our aim is to make sure that premises are properly run and that everyone can enjoy themselves safely and responsibly over Christmas and the New Year.”
For more information call the Licensing Section on 0845 658 0445 or e-mail: SCHLicensing@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
Officers are reminding licensees and their staff of their responsibilities with regards to the sale of alcohol and its effects on customers.
Carmarthenshire County Council head of public protection Philip Davies said: “We want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to join the fun without celebrations getting out of hand.
“I would urge the owners of licensed venues to avoid happy hours, drinks specials and promotional offers that encourage people to drink more - and drink faster - than they normally would and to be extra vigilant about serving to under-age customers or anyone who appears to be drunk.”
Since the introduction of the Licensing Act 2003, premises have been licensed for a variety of activities, extended permitted hours and have specific licence conditions. Licensees and their staff are expected to know what is contained on their licence and to ensure that they comply fully with their licence conditions.
Proper access to the licence and the display of the summary documents are vital elements of both the premises management and enforcement regimes. The licensing authority strongly advises premises licence holders to ensure that premises licence summaries are correctly displayed at licensed premises. The Summary document is required by law to be prominently displayed at the premises.
Officers will be expecting to see the premises summary document displayed in full public view, at a convenient height, not obscured and in such a way that each page of the document can easily be read by any person at the premises. The licence document must also be kept at the premises and officers will expect staff at the premises to be able to produce the licence without delay.
Police and licensing officers will also check that all necessary steps are being taken to ensure everyone enjoys a safe and peaceful festive period. If problems occur, the council and police will consider prosecutions and fixed penalty notices.
The county council, police and other organisations are part of the Community Safety Partnership whose role is to make Carmarthenshire a safer place to live.
The council’s executive board member for licensing Cllr Hugh Evans said: “Our aim is to make sure that premises are properly run and that everyone can enjoy themselves safely and responsibly over Christmas and the New Year.”
For more information call the Licensing Section on 0845 658 0445 or e-mail: SCHLicensing@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
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