ANNEX 2 - CONDITIONS CONSISTENT WITH THE OPERATING SCHEDULE
Planning for the Event:
1. The Premises Licence Holder shall appoint a suitably qualified noise consultant, to the approval of the Environmental Protection Service, to produce a Noise Management Plan (NMP). The NMP shall be produced no later than 6 weeks prior to the event and shall include details of predicted noise levels at nearest noise sensitive properties based on modelling, or actual noise measurements. The noise level predictions shall only be based on the sound system to be deployed for the event. The NMP shall detail measures for how noise will be monitored and proactively managed during the event. The appointed noise consultant shall liaise between all parties - Environmental Protection Service, Production Manager, DPS, sound system suppliers, sound engineers, Licensing Authority, on all matters relating to noise control prior to and during the event.
2. A clear timeline for Event management Risk Assessments will be produced for Local Authorities.
3. A regular schedule of Safety Advisory Group meetings will be produced.
4. A joint strategy between Tramlines' security firm, management team and South Yorkshire Police will be developed and agreed.
5. A steering board for the local area will be set up, who will feed into the plans on noise/site build up and break out to ensure public nuisancer will not arise.
6. A Safeguarding Policy and Plans will be developed and maintained for the new Tramlines site.
7. The Safety Advisory Group will be provided with Event, Crowd and Traffic Management Plans to ensure public safety at the event.
Prior to the Event:
1. A noise propagation test shall be undertaken with the Environmental Protection Service present, prior to the start of the event in order to set appropriate control limits at the sound mixer position. The sound system shall be configured and operated in a similar manner as intended for the event. The sound source used for the test shall be similar in character to the music most likely to be produced during the event.
2. The noise consultant shall ensure that prior to the event during any testing of equipment, minimum noise levels are emitted from the sound equipment to reduce to its lowest level any noise nuisance to local residents.
During the Event:
1. The Challenge 25 scheme must operate including a refusals log, signage and the maintenance of staff training records.
2. Drinks to be provided in plastic vessels or cans. The use of glassware is not permitted.
3. The noise consultant shall ensure that noise is monitored at the perimeter of the site (or other appropriate noise sensitive location) throughout the event, and at least during each different artist.
4. The noise consultant shall comply with any request made by a nominated officer of the Environmental Protection Service to reduce or remix sound emanating from the amplification system.
5. Facilities shall be provided on the mixing desk, or other appropriate position, for nominated officers of the Environmental Protection Service to monitor and where necessary secure a reduction in noise level to a reasonable level.
6. A lead Safeguarder will be employed and will work closely with the Sheffield Safeguarding Childrens Board. A comprehensive Risk Assessment and plan will be in place, as well as having a number of Safeguarding Ambassadors on site over the festival itself.
After the Event:
1. Persons exiting the event will do so in a peaceful, non-confrontational manner and under the direction of Event Security.
2. A compliance/ evaluation report shall be produced within 6 weeks of the event detailing monitored noise levels during the event, compliance with agreed levels, number of complaints received, action taken as a result of complaints, and recommendations for future events.
3. Notice must be given for any proposed major events involving licensable activities and/or regulated entertainment (capacity exceeding 499 persons at any one time) in writing to South Yorkshire Police Licensing Department, South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service, the Responsible Authorities towards Public Safety and Public Nuisance. 6 weeks’ notice shall be given for all such “major events”. All other events involving licensable activities and/or regulated entertainment with a capacity less than 499 people, at least 14 days’ notice shall be given.
Specific Event Conditions:
1. The Designated Premises Supervisor/Promoter shall appoint a named person to co-ordinate noise issues, to the approval of the Environmental Protection Service, no later than 4 weeks prior to the event. The noise co-ordinator shall liaise between all parties - Environmental Protection Service, DPS, Promoter, sound system suppliers, sound engineers and Licensing Authority, on all matters relating to noise control prior to and during the event.
2. A noise propagation test shall be undertaken with the Environmental Protection Service present, prior to the start of the event in order to set appropriate control limits at the sound mixer position. The sound system shall be configured and operated in a similar manner as intended for the event. The sound source used for the test shall be similar in character to the music most likely to be produced during the event.
3. The noise co-ordinator shall ensure that prior to the event during any testing of equipment, minimum noise levels are emitted from the sound equipment, to reduce to its lowest level any noise nuisance to local residents.
4. The licensee shall ensure that sound testing is only carried out between the hours of 10:00 and 19:00 and is of the shortest duration practicable.
5. The noise co-ordinator shall ensure that noise is monitored at the perimeter of the site (or other appropriate noise sensitive location) throughout the event, and at least during each different artist.
6. The noise co-ordinator shall comply with any request made by a nominated officer of the Environmental Protection Service to reduce or remix sound emanating from the amplification system.
7. Facilities shall be provided on the mixing desk(s), or other appropriate position(s), for a nominated officer of the Environmental Protection Service to monitor and where necessary secure a reduction in noise level to a reasonable level.
8. A minimum of one children’s safeguarder will be assigned to duty at events involving children and young people. This member of staff must act in compliance with the guidance and training provided by the Sheffield Safeguarding Children Board including a children and young peoples risk assessment for each event.
9. Written Risk assessment(s) will be provided to and discussed at the Safety Advisory Group Meetings meeting.
10. The licensed activity shall be conducted in accordance with a suitable and sufficient site specific Event Health and Safety Plan in agreement with the Safety Advisory Group.
11. Any reasonable requirements of the Safety Advisory Group will be complied with in order to ensure that the event site is suitable for its intended use.
12. There shall be no special effects (eg pyrotechnics, lasers, strobes, etc) without prior approval of the Safety Advisory Group.
13. Any annual events that take place under this licence must not take place until they have been discussed and agreed through the Safety Advisory Group.
14. Any structures, screens, platforms, fences etc. must be agreed by the Safety
Advisory Group and full written details including plans and calculation must be provide when requested by the Safety Advisory Group.
15. Detailed Stewarding and Policing Plans will be provided to the Safety Advisory Group for discussion and agreement.
16. Detailed Medical and First Aid proposals and plans will be provided to the Safety Advisory Group for discussion and agreement.
17. Site inspection(s) will be co-ordinated by the Safety Advisory Group before the licensed activity takes place and the activity shall not proceed unless the Safety Advisory Group is satisfied with the provisions made for the event.
18. At the end of the final site inspection the Licence holder will provide any certification that is required by the Safety Advisory Group such as Electrical Certificates, Fire Certificates, Erection Certificates and Completion Certificates etc.
19. The capacity for each event will be discussed and agreed at a Safety Advisory Group Meeting.
20. The method of ticketing will be discussed and agreed at a Safety Advisory Group Meeting.
21. The Licence Holder will ensure that there is a detailed fit for purpose written Contingency Plan in place for each event that has been agreed by the Emergency Services and the safety Advisory Group.
22. The Licence Holder will ensure that they give the Chair of the Safety Advisory Group a minimum eight weeks notice of any events held under this licence.
23. Events involving persons under the age of 18 years will be planned in compliance with the guidance issued by the Sheffield Safeguarding Children Board.
24. At events where age restrictions apply, or where alcohol is on sale, an age verification scheme must operate in compliance with the partnership guidance issued by the Sheffield Safeguarding Children Board, South Yorkshire Police and Trading Standards. This scheme must also apply to persons accessing the event using V.I.P/Guest list privileges.
25. The applicant will produce an Event Management Plan which will include the name, address and telephone number of lead person(s) responsible for safeguarding children at an event.