A CLEETHORPES pub has agreed to make changes to its premises licence after a mass brawl took place at the venue.
A woman's arm was fractured after being pushed to the ground as violence broke out at the Imperial Pub in Grimsby Road, on Friday, January 18.
The incident, which saw a group of drunken customers kicking and punching each other, and throwing chairs and tables, prompted Humberside Police to propose a number of variations to the pub's licence.
Landlady Amy Wallace initially agreed to submit an application for a minor variation to the licence, but when that was not forthcoming, police, who had concerns about the quality of the pub's CCTV and a perceived drugs problem at the premises, applied for a formal licensing review.
However, prior to yesterday's North East Lincolnshire Council licensing sub-committee hearing, the police and the pub's owner Enterprise Inns had reached an agreement.
The changes, which were ratified by the sub-committee, include:
An improved CCTV system, with cameras covering all exits and entrances, and areas where alcohol is sold.
A comprehensive drugs policy, with toilet checks every 30 minutes after 9pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Bank Holidays
Drinks to be served in plastic or polycarbonate glasses after 9pm on Fridays, Saturdays and during Grimsby Town matches at Blundell Park.
At least one door supervisor on duty after 9pm on Fridays, Saturdays and on Bank Holidays.
Landlady Ms Wallace said the delay had been partly down to confusion about whether she would have to pay for the new CCTV system. She confirmed that Enterprise Inns would be footing the bill. She added that the pub was already using polycarbonate glasses during the weekend.
Announcing the licensing sub committee's decision, Councillor David Hornby, said: "The licensing sub committee has come to the conclusion that an effective and efficient CCTV system would be a significant deterrent for perpetrators of crime and disorder. Given the evidence we recognise that incidents can occur during the busiest times and the introduction of polycarbonate glassware and door supervision will minimise possible risks associated with misconduct. "We approve all the conditions proposed by Humberside Police in relation to the CCTV with the exception of the requirement for a bar monitor, and all of the conditions relating to the drugs policy and refresher training for staff. We feel that toilet checks every 30 minutes should be conducted on Fridays, Saturdays and Bank Holidays between 21.00 and the normal terminal hour for alcohol sales. "We feel the introduction of polycarbonate glassware on Friday, Saturday, Bank Holidays and Grimsby Town home games, and at least one door supervisor on Friday, Saturday and Bank Holiday from 21.00 to the terminal hour for alcohol sale, is in the interests of achieving the licensing objectives. "We compliment Ken Stone on the hard work he has done to establish a working relationship with the premises and for the comprehensive conditions he has put forward, and we thank Mr Gurney of Enterprise Inns for his early intervention."