Statement of Licensing Policy (2008) WCC - Westminster City Council

Appendix 9. Prevention of crime anddisorderMeasures for pubs, bars and music and dance premisesa) Effective measures to check the age of those possibly under 18.b) Ensure door supervisors are trained and empowered to deal with underagedrinking.c) Put in place robust systems to monitor and control the access of young people.d) Have a policy statement to deal with underage access which should includereference to the use of approved ‘Proof of Age’ schemes that include photo identitycards such as the PASS scheme.e) Display of policy on checking of age.f) Whether the design and layout of the premises are likely to lead to localovercrowding.g) Measures to discourage excessive drinking and drunkenness.h) Measures to promote ‘sensible drinking’ including measures to encouragepurchase of soft drinks including pricing of soft drinks to below that of alcoholicdrinks.i) Regard paid to good practice guides and industry codes; e.g. on packaging andlabelling; drink promotions especially discounted promotions such as “happyhours”, “buy one get one free” offers. 9j) Whether drinking vessels are made of toughened glass or plastic and are designedto not have a sharp edge when broken.k) Whether the taking of glasses or glass bottles outside of the premises is proposedto be permitted.9 Reference should be made to codes of good practice form responsible authorities and from the industry such as thePortman Group Code of Practice on the naming, packaging and merchandising of alcoholic drinks and the British Beer andPub Association’s Guidance on Point of Sale Promotions.119