Labyrinth nightclub has become the first venue in both Bath and the wider Avon and Somerset region to receive a policing award in recognition of efforts to improve safety for customers and staff.
The popular nightclub in central Bath, comprising four areas, three bars and two clubrooms, has demonstrated its commitment to improving safety and security in the night-time economy by undertaking an assessment by the Licensing Security and Vulnerability Initiative (Licensing SAVI), which was developed at the request of the Home Office by Police Crime Prevention Initiatives (Police CPI), to prevent and reduce crime.
John Mason, who manages Labyrinth said, “Licensing SAVI has given a benchmark for the set standards and levels of operations within a licensed business, giving reassurance to customers for their nights out and also guidelines for venues to ensure that they are staying and operating at the top of their game.
“Labyrinth Nightclub has always been a trend-setter in values and morals of venue operation. Achieving this recognition shows our hard work and dedication to our customers is seen by every single person who chooses to visit us.
“We pride ourselves on giving a friendly, safe and fun night out for our customers. We demand a high personality and effort from our discerning visitors and in return, we give them a high value of care back. Licensing SAVI helps us to be able to prove that we are reaching the highest standards of safety and vulnerability awareness operations in the UK”.
Supporting the hospitality industry, Licensing SAVI is backed by the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) and Project Servator, a police-led vigilance scheme to deter terrorist attacks at crowded places. Its aim is to provide safer and more secure venues for managers, staff, customers and local communities and to reduce the demand on hard-pressed police forces and their partners.
Inspector Dan Ashfield, Avon and Somerset Police, said: “As the crime prevention inspector, I am keen to support initiatives that make the communities of Avon and Somerset feel safer. Licensing SAVI sits firmly with our VAWG agenda to make night-time economy venues safe and enjoyable for all. The Licensing SAVI award will help to support this drive and ensure everyone can go out and have a positive experience. This is the first venue within Bath to achieve the award and I look forward to supporting other venues do the same”.
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 Wales and England 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.
On completing the self-assessment and subsequent checks, Labyrinth received a five star-rating, an accreditation, and an award for them to display to show the efforts undertaken to enhance safety.
Mark Morgan, Business Manager for Licensing SAVI, commented: “I’m delighted that Labyrinth undertook an assessment of the processes and procedures they have in place to maximise safety and reduce vulnerability for both customers and staff. It was great to see the measures the venue have in place and the passion from John to ensure that all at the venue have both an enjoyable and safe night out. We’re also grateful for the feedback and are really pleased that Labyrinth found the assessment to be user friendly. It’s great that we have our first venue in Bath able to display our award and we look forward to more doing so in the near future”.
Contact:
Labyrinth
Tel: 01225 965813
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Address: 8/9 North Parade, Bath, BA2 4AL
Web: https://www.labyrinthbath.com/
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Licensing SAVI:
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Web: https://licensingsavi.com
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