Popular Hertfordshire venue, Bacchus Nightclub, has successfully achieved the Licensing Security and Vulnerability Initiative (Licensing SAVI) accreditation after demonstrating its commitment to staff and customer safety and security.
Bacchus Nightclub, located centrally in Bishop’s Stortford, achieved this accolade after successfully taking part in the police-led initiative to improve the safety and security of its premises for the benefit of staff, customers, and local communities.
Bacchus, the largest nightclub in Bishop's Stortford with a capacity of 450 people, features two bars serving a fully accessible multi-tiered floorspace and a number of luxury VIP booth areas, all decorated in keeping with the venue’s Roman-Greek theme. The dedicated staff team at Bacchus work to provide the highest levels of customer service and ensure the safety of those visiting the venue.
Stuart George, Bacchus Nightclub, said: “We are incredibly proud to be awarded a five-star rating by the Licensing SAVI initiative. As part of the hospitality and nightlife industries, we strongly believe in making all customers feel as safe and secure as possible - we aim to make our venue one that puts safety at the top of its priorities. With thanks to Licensing SAVI, this is another level of reassurance to all those that visit Bacchus Nightclub, so people can focus far more on enjoying their night out and less worried about any potential negatives.”
Available to licensees as an on-line self-assessment, Licensing SAVI covers topics including responsible drinking, drugs misuse, preventing violent behaviour and safeguarding vulnerable customers, through to preventing opportunist theft and improving physical security, such as lighting and CCTV systems. Most measures included in Licensing SAVI can be introduced quickly and at little or no cost.
Licensing SAVI provides consistent standards, guidance and advice that licensed premises in England and Wales need to meet the requirements of the Licensing Act 2003 and promote the four Licensing Objectives: Prevention of Public Nuisance; Prevention of Crime and Disorder; Protection of Children from Harm; and Public Safety. Licensing SAVI also includes a non-assessed guidance section on counter terrorism.
Mark Morgan, Business Manager, Licensing SAVI, said: “We’re delighted that more venues in Hertfordshire are using Licensing SAVI as a means to test their operating practices and are striving for their venues to be as secure as possible. It’s great seeing the efforts of Bacchus with a well-deserved five-star rating - a fantastic way of demonstrating their commitment to a safer socialising and working environment. Well done to Stuart and the team.”
Sergeant Clare Ramirez, from the East Herts Community Safety Unit, said: “The constabulary works closely with local venues as part of our continuing efforts to ensure that the night-time economy is safe for everyone. It’s really pleasing that Bacchus has achieved this accreditation and I hope it provides reassurance to the local community that the safety and wellbeing of those enjoying a night out is taken seriously.
“My team will continue to assist others who are taking part in the Licensing SAVI process, which forms part of the wider work we’re doing around the night-time economy here in East Herts.”
Licensing SAVI was developed at the request of the Home Office by Police Crime Prevention Initiatives (Police CPI), which works alongside the Police Service to deter and reduce crime. As well as provide safer and more secure venues for managers, staff, customers, and local communities, it also seeks to reduce demand on Police Forces, NHS Ambulance Services and Accident & Emergency Departments.
The first police award of its kind, Licensing SAVI aims to support the licensing trade and is backed by the National Police Chiefs’ Council and Project Servator, a police-led vigilance scheme to deter terrorist attacks at crowded-places.
Contact:
Bacchus Nightclub
Tel: 01279 757200
Email:
Address: 1 Anchor Street Leisure Complex, Bishop's Stortford CM23 3BP
Web: https://bacchusnightclub.co.uk/
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Licensing SAVI:
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Web: https://licensingsavi.com
About Police CPI
Police Crime Prevention Initiatives (Police CPI) is a police-owned, not-for-profit organisation which delivers a wide range of innovative and ground-breaking crime prevention and demand reduction initiatives to support the UK Police Service, Government and the public. Senior police officers control and direct the work Police CPI carries out on behalf of the Police Service.
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