Northumberland Village Halls Consortium Welcome to Felton Village
Northumberland Village Halls Consortium Welcome to Felton Village Hall Monday 1 December 2014 www. nnvhc. org. uk
Village halls and alcohol To sell alcohol you must have either u A Temporary Event Notice u A Premises Licence which includes the sale of alcohol
Village halls and alcohol Potential changes The Community and Ancillary Sellers Notice Consultation deadline: Tuesday 9 December
Village halls and alcohol Why move away from TENs? § § There is a maximum number per year The cost can mount up There is a limit to the number each individual can obtain A form has to be completed every time you obtain one.
Village halls and alcohol Premises licence Dance Perform Plays Wrestle or box Show films Supply of alcohol Live Music Record music do anything similar late night refreshments
Village halls and alcohol Premises licence - Why? • • The prevention of crime and disorder Public safety The prevention of public nuisance The protection of children
Village halls and alcohol Why bother? No more applications A single fee to cover the year £ 100 initial application £ 70 thereafter
Village halls and alcohol Process Complete application form of 20 pages Photocopy it 8 times Prepare notice of variation Advertise the notice Disapply for the mandatory condition that your premises has to have a Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS)
Village halls and alcohol Tips 1. 2. 3. 4. Discover your hall’s rateable value Make as many changes/variations as you can in one go. Make sure you have a plan drawing of the hall Be careful about the requirement to advertise the variation. 5. If in doubt talk to licensing officers about your plans 6. Hand deliver them and they will distribute many to their own departments 7. Revise your hiring agreement
Village halls and alcohol Timetable Our application was submitted on 28 April Received the new Premises Licence on 26 June
Village halls and alcohol David Grenfell 01670 623811 licensing@northumberland. gov. uk www. northumberland. gov. uk/default. aspx? pag e=5968
Village halls and alcohol Community and Ancillary Sellers Notice (CAN) Current licensing arrangements too costly if only selling small amounts of alcohol. Part of Coalition Govt’s Deregulation Bill currently before Parliament.
Village halls and alcohol Community and Ancillary Sellers Notice (CAN) What? Who? How long? Restrictions: Cost: Similar to TENs Community groups and B&Bs 3 years for a one-off fee 7. 00 am to 11. 00 pm, max 300 people, no appeal, ancillary to main purpose. £ 20 -£ 50
Village halls and alcohol Community and Ancillary Sellers Notice (CAN) Consultation Q 4 Definition of Community Group Q 5 Limits of quantity to be sold/person Q 6 Frequency of events
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