31/1/25: Representatives from over a dozen bars and pubs from Wokingham Pubwatch met at Den 42 Sports Bar for their monthly meeting where topics discussed included the importance of training front line staff and security in the procedures the national Ask for Angela campaign to protect vulnerable women and girls. Officers from Thames valley Police gave brief details of their Operation Vigilance that has been conducted throughout the region to identify and prevent predators that prey on vulnerable victims in the evening and night-time economy.
The Licensing Officer from Wokingham Borough Council discussed the key points that are covered on a formal licensing inspection that included having all pages of Part B of the premises on display, a Section 57 notice, countersigned authorisation to sell alcohol forms, Part A available and the correct notifications or permits for AWP fruit machines in place. The importance of having documented staff training and refresher training completed.
Chairman Bill Donne, gave a short presentation on the imminent changes in employment law including national minimum pay rates, measurement of salaried employees working hours, and the proposed .day-one’ rights.
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