Expert Insight
3 WAYS TO PREPARE
YOUR NIGHTCLUB FOR THE BANK HOLIDAY
For nightclubs, pubs and bars, the most important days in the year are the bank holidays. This year these public holidays have been made all the more important by the cost of living crisis and the difficulties facing independent venues.
It’s NDML’s mission to protect nightclubs, pubs and bars, which is why we’ve listed three aspects venue owners should remember in order to best prepare their business for these crucial few days.
1. UTILISE VIDEO SURVEILLANCE Bank holidays are some of the busiest periods for pubs and clubs, often where they see the highest footfall. Video surveillance is a key component for keeping your nightclub or bar safe during busy times. The benefits of effective and well-placed CCTV equipment include helping to locate thieves & lost items, identifying spiking
& criminal behaviour, monitoring the surrounding area and helping to train your staff on real-world events.
So now’s the time to check your surveillance is working and ready for the upcoming bank holidays.
2. HIRING ENTERTAINMENT, CONTRACTORS AND EQUIPMENT At this time of year, it’s common for venues to hire extra entertainment to help draw the crowds. Expending outdoors, contractors often come in to boost the entertainment space. Have an idea of what entertainment you’d like at your venue and get the service booked in for the bank holiday.
Always ensure that you have proper insurance in place for any additional or temporary equipment, and check the cover that’s in place for any suppliers operating at your venue, to ensure that if something happens, you’re protected.
3. UPDATE RISK ASSESSMENTS AND HEALTH AND SAFETY All nightclub and bar venues are subject to the Health & Safety at Work Act. This covers and any staff working the event, or volunteers, who are classed as employees for the purposes of Employers Liability and Health & Safety legislation.
If you’re making changes to expand outdoor space or holding special events, make sure you’ve assessed the risks involved, and put measures in place to protect your staff and customers. If you don’t, there could be serious consequences.
NDML are the UK’s leading leisure & hospitality broker, and can help make sure your venue is ship-shape and ready for the upcoming bank holidays.
NDML.co.uk
28
April 2023
www.venue-insight.com
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