Surface Water Drainage Charges
Another positive step towards a more equitable resolution to the problem before Parliament was dissolved. The necessary legislation to provide flexibility was passed before the dissolution.
PRS/PPL
The revised approach to the PRS/PPL did not survive the dissolution, so no changes at present. This could be good news, but clubs still need to fight their corner with the PRS who continue to make excessive demands for licences.
Alcohol licensing conditions
The Home Office has published the mandatory conditions for the sale of alcohol. These apply to all clubs with a Club Premises Certificate in England and Wales. Failure to comply with these conditions would at the very least lead to a review of the premises but could result in a £20,000 fine, and/or imprisonment for up to 6 months.
From 6 April 2010 these conditions:
* Ban irresponsible promotions
*Ban dispensing of alcohol directly into a customers mouth
*Ensure that customers have access to free tap water
From 1 October 2010 these conditions will:
*Require an age verification policy to prevent underage sales
*Ensure that customers can choose small measures of alcoholic drink (half pint for beer and cider, 125ml for wine or 25 or 35cl for spirits.
Clubs with premises certificates need to understand what is banned under an irresponsible promotion. Promotions such as "half price drinks when England score" would be banned.
Clubs also need to develop age verification policies which require those appearing to be under 18 to produce ID cards with their photograph, date of birth and holographic mark. This would include a passport, photocard drivers licence, national ID card or any schem approved by the Proof of Age Standards Scheme.
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