The Alma

Licensed to sell alcohol

The Alma, Copford Green, Copford, Essex, CO6 1BZ

Premises licence M004137

In force

The Alma holds a premises licence from Colchester City Council, reference M004137. The register lists sale of alcohol, late night refreshment, recorded music and live music. It was issued on 5 August 2005. The council's register shows it as in force.

The record

Licence type: Premises Licence
Reference: M004137
Status on register: Current Licence
Issued: 5 August 2005
Licensing authority: Colchester City Council
Postcode: CO6 1BZ
First seen by On Licence: 23 September 2026

Licensable activities

Sale of alcoholThe register does not say whether on or off sales.
Late night refreshmentHot food or drink served between 11pm and 5am.
Recorded musicPlaying recorded music to an audience.
Live musicPerformances of live music.

What the licence permits

Opening hours on the licence: Mon to Thu 08:00-00:30, Fri and Sat 08:00-01:00, Sun 08:00-00:00
Alcohol Sales - On Premises: Mon to Thu 11:00-00:00, Fri and Sat 11:00-00:30, Sun 11:00-23:30
Alcohol Sales - On Premises, non-standard times: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Spring and August Bank Holidays, New Years Day, Good Friday Easter Saturday, Sunday and Monday plus any other bank holidays 11.00 to 01.00
Live Music - In & Outdoors: Fri and Sat 20:00-00:30
Live Music - In & Outdoors, non-standard times: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Spring and August Bank Holidays, New Years Eve and Day, Good Friday Easter Saturday, Sunday and Monday plus any other bank holidays 11.00 to 01.00 12 spontaneous events per annum, times as required. Solo/Duos
Recorded Music - In & Outdoors: Thu 20:00-00:00, Fri and Sat 20:00-00:30, Sun 12:00-00:30
Recorded Music - In & Outdoors, non-standard times: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Spring and August Bank Holidays, New Years Eve and Day, Good Friday Easter Saturday, Sunday and Monday plus any other bank holidays 11.00 to 01.00 12 spontaneous events per annum, times as required. Discos
Late Night Refreshment-Indoors: Fri 23:00-00:00, Sat and Sun 23:00-00:30
Late Night Refreshment-Indoors, non-standard times: Additional food service times

Licence conditions (6)

Strong management controls and effective training of all staff so they are aware of the licensing objectives and in particular to ensure:- no underage drinking, drunkenness on the premises, drunkenness in public, use of drugs, violent and antisocial behaviour and to protect children from harm.,.
Responsible management of the premises. 2. Training and supervision of all staff. 3. Adopting best practise guide - e.g. Portman Group on drinks strategy. 4. Use of proof of age schemes and/or photo-id driving licences with photographs. 5. Member of the Pub watch scheme. 6.Provision of litter bins and other security measures e.g. lighting outside the premises.,.
Risk management assessment checked weekly and effective and responsible management at all times. 2. General staff levels to secure safety of the premises and customers. 3. Training and supervision of those employed. 4. Regular testing and certification if appropriate of all procedures, appliances, systems pertinent to safety.,.
Responsible management at all times. 2. Training and supervision to prevent incidents of public nuisance. 3. Regular visits to all parts of the premises including the exterior and for deliveries etc outside opening hours. 4. Management of people including staff and traffic arriving and leaving the premises. 5. External lighting and security lighting installed. 6. Collection and management of litter and effective ventilation systems to prevent nuisance from odour.,.
Provision of sufficient staff to secure the protection of children from harm with appropriate training. 2. Children only on the premises between 11.00 and 21.00 except in garden/patio until 23.00. 3. Children must be accompanied by responsible adults at all times which will be controlled by the supervisor at the time. 4. Proof of age scheme and or photo-id driving licences.,.
Conditions Agreed with Environmental Control - 26/07/20051. No live or recorded music shall be permitted after 0.00 (midnight) on Thursdays, Fridays or Saturdays. An additional hour permitted on bank holiday Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New year's Eve and Day.2. The garden/any other outside area must not be used by customers after the hours of 23.00.3. All external doors/windows must be kept closed after 23.00, other than for access and egress, in all rooms when events involving amplified sound are taking place.4. No live or amplified music to be played in the open air (including temporary structures such as marquees and tents but if required a Temporary Event Notice will be applied for.5. No music or speech shall be relayed via external speakers other than for events with the prior approval of the Licensing Authority.6. Prominent and clear notices will be displayed at all exits requesting the public to respect the needs of local residents and to leave the premises and the area quietly.7. Live music shall be restricted to no more than two performances at any time.,.

Licensed hours are the most a premises may open or trade under its licence, not its actual opening times.

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