The Campas Shop

Licence summary from On Licence, 26 September 2026

Premises: The Campas Shop
Address: The Campas Shop, University Of Essex, Boundary Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ
Licence: Premises licence, M004651
Status: In force (register: Current Licence)
Issued: 7 September 2005
Licensing authority: Colchester City Council
Activities: Sale of alcohol

What the licence permits

Opening hours on the licence: Every day 00:00-23:59
Alcohol Sales - Off Premises: Mon to Sat 08:00-01:00, Sun 10:00-00:00

Licence conditions (6)

A period of 20 minutes to allow clients to drink-up will be permitted in addition to the opening times specified,.
TO PROMOTE ALL FOUR LICENSING OBJECTIVES WE WILL KEEP: o Strong management controls and effective training of all staff so that they are aware of the premises licence and the requirements to meet the four licensing objectives with particular attention to: • Operating Schedule providing the hours of operation and licensable activities during those hours. a/ no selling of alcohol to underage people • Operating Schedule providing the hours of operation and licensable activities during those hours. b/ no drunk and disorderly behavior on the premises area • Operating Schedule providing the hours of operation and licensable activities during those hours. c/ vigilance in preventing the use and sale of illegal drugs at the retail area • Operating Schedule providing the hours of operation and licensable activities during those hours. d/ no violent and anti-social behaviour • Operating Schedule providing the hours of operation and licensable activities during those hours. e/ no any harm to children – • Operating Schedule providing the hours of operation and licensable activities during those hours. • Designated premises supervisor confirmed it is obligated to be in day-to-day control of the premises, to provide good training for staff on the Licensing Act (Training Record), to make or authorize each sale • Clear `Challenge 25` information to prevent the supply of alcohol to under-age drinkers. • CCTV system installed with recording option available and alarmed premises As a licensed premises we know that it is necessary to carry out our functions or operate their businesses with a purpose of promoting these objectives. We promise to support these objectives through their operating schedules and other measures (including staff training and qualifications, policies, and strategic partnerships with other agencies).,.
• Challenge 25 will be in operation. • Staff will be trained on responsible alcohol retailing. • The shop manager will have, or will be working towards, their own personal license. • Alcohol retail space will be in line of sight of the tills. • CCTV System installed to monitor entrances, exits, and other parts of the premises in order to address the prevention of crime objective. • A clear and legible notice outside the premises indicating the normal hours under the terms of the premises licence during which licensable activities are permitted. • Clear and conspicuous notices warning of potential criminal activity, such as theft, that may target customers will be displayed. • Not selling of alcohol to drunk or intoxicated customers. • Custom will not be sought by means of personal solicitation outside or in the vicinity of the premises. • Prevention and vigilance in illegal drug use at the retail unit area. Staff will be well trained in asking customers to use premises in an orderly and respectful manner and prevent drinking alcohol at the retail unitDisplay all relevant over 18's only and other appropriate publicity/notices.Continue as members of and work with Colchester Pub & Clubwatch and other local agencies to assist in the reduction of alcohol related crime and disorder.High quality Digital CCTV system with cameras covering the whole of the premises, and specifically covering the alcohol sales/display area. The Codec format of digital computers must be available to the Police and Local Authority, in order to download images. (Videotapes/CD discs to be kept for 31 days.)Sufficient staff to be trained efficiently in the use of CCTV system.Ensure that the best available quality CCTV evidence is handed to Police Officers investigating all incidents and in particular serious incidents.,.
• Glass will be cleared away from outside the venue. • Internal and external lighting fixed to promote the public safety objective. • Well trained staff adherence to environmental health requirements. Training and implementation of underage ID checks. • A log book or recording system shall be kept upon the premises in which shall be entered particulars of inspections made; those required to be made by statute, and information compiled to comply with any public safety condition attached to the premises licence that requires the recording of such information. The log book shall be kept available for inspection when required by persons authorised by the Licensing Act 2003 or associated legislation. • All parts of the premises and all fittings and apparatus therein, door fastenings and notices, lighting, heating, electrical, air condition, sanitary accommodation and other installations, will be maintained at all times in good order and in a safe condition.,.
• Noise reduction measures to address the public nuisance objective. • Prominent, clear and legible notices will be displayed at the exit requesting the public to respect the needs of nearby residents and to leave the premises and the area quietly. • Deliveries of goods necessary for the operation of the business will be carried out at such a time or in such a manner as to prevent nuisance and disturbance to nearby residents. • The Licensee will ensure that staff who arrive early morning or depart late at night (ex. for unpacking, pricing newly delivered goods) when the business has ceased trading conduct themselves in such a manner to avoid causing disturbance to nearby residents. • Customers will be asked not to stand around loudly talking in the street outside the premises. • Customers will not be admitted to premises above opening hours. • The movement of bins and rubbish outside the premises will be kept to a minimum after 11.00pm. This will help to reduce the levels of noise produced by the premises. • Any lighting on or outside the premises will be positioned and screened in such a way so as to not cause a disturbance to nearby residents. Adequate waste receptacles for use by customers will be provided in the local vicinity.,.
•`Challenge 25` sign which is a retailing strategy that encourages anyone who is over 18 but looks under 25 to carry acceptable ID (a card bearing the PASS hologram, a photographic driving license or a passport) if they wish to buy alcohol. •Well trained staff about requirement for persons' identification, age establishment etc.,.

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

Compiled from Colchester City Council's public licensing register. The council's register is the authoritative record. https://onlicence.uk/premises/the-campas-shop-co4-659cc1601f