Policy for the supply and consumption of Alcoholic Drinks at Caston Village Hall

(both inside the hall and in the grounds of)

Only alcohol purchased on the premises (from our bar) can be consumed on the premises.
If you require alcohol at your event, you need to hire the bar.

Bringing your own alcohol onto the premises is not allowed.

Any alcoholic drinks won in a raffle or as a prize may not be opened on the premises or given to anyone under 18 years of age.

A hall committee member must be present whenever alcohol is being consumed.

It is our responsibility to ensure that no underage person is allowed to consume alcohol, under any circumstances.
If there is any doubt about a person’s age, credible identification must be provided.

The Magistrates’ Court can give an unlimited fine for the following offences under the Licensing Act 2003:

• Sale of alcohol to children
• Allowing the sale or supply of alcohol to children
• Purchase on behalf of a person under the age of 18
• Knowingly allowing the consumption of alcohol on premises by children

A Licensing Policy is set by Breckland Council and enforced by the Licensing Officer, to ensure adherence to the Licensing Act 2003. The sale of alcohol and licences is monitored by the police, child protection and a number of other organisations. The licensing team are very strict on these regulations and have the power to withdraw not only an alcohol licence but also a venue premise licence. Without a premise licence a venue is not legally permitted to hire out rooms.

These are legal requirements and breaching them could lead to removal of the licence and possible closure of the hall. Prosecution is possible in cases of severe rule breach.