All applications for hire must be made on this ford and returned to the Library Manager. Where the hirer is not an individual, the person who signs the form should be duly authorised to act for the hirer and must be over 18 years of age.

 

A booking is confirmed when a signed Booking form has been recieved by the Library, and written confirmation has been recieved from the Library concerned.

 

All correspondence and publicity materials should be addressed and reffered to the Library. Fly posting of publicity material relating to the even is not permitted; posters advertising the event should be displayed at approved advertising stations. In the event of a breach of this condition the Borugh reserves the right to cancel the booking advertised on the posters. Under the provisions of the Highways Act 1980 and the planning Regulations it is forbidden to advertise and put up signs on the highway for funstions held by the Library Hall concerned.

 

a) Charges for the use of facilities shall be as laid down by the Borough.

b) A booking fee will be required with confirmation of hiring. The fee will be 10% of the hire charge.

c) On confirmation of the booking the Hirer shall arrange payment for the full amount to be received within 7 days of booking confirmation. Bookings cannot proceed without full payment.

d) An additional fee is payable by the Hirer for each hour or part therefor that the booked facility over runs the contractual period. This fee will be at least twice the hourly booking fee plus a charge for any labour and/or overtime costs involved.

e) Where any areas have to be specially prepared, the setting up and creaking down of equipment must be carried out within the hired times and is the responsibility of the Hirer, unless otherwise confirmed in writing by the Library Manager.

 

Only acceptable in writing, a) By Hirer and b) By Borough

a) Once a booking has been confirmed, the Hirer shall pay to the Borough the full amount plus any direct or inderect costs occasioned by the cancellation however provided not less than 10 days' notice is given in writing and LBWF are able to re-let your booking a 10% admin charge will be payable.

b) The Borough reserves the right to close or prohibit the use of any facilities at its discretion. All money paid in respect of a booking cancelled in accordance with this condition will be refunded but the Borough will not be liable for any other expenditure incurred or loss sustained directly or inderectly by the Hirer arising from such cancellation.

 

Hirers are requested to ensure that the booked facility is vacated by the time shown on the Booking Form. Any event, which proceeds beyond this contractual period, is liable to excess charge (see Charges).

 

The Library has a No Smoking Policy.

 

The Borough reserves the right at its absolute discretion to refuse admission of, or to evict any person from the Library.

 

The use of the Room/Hall or any part thereof is entirely at the risk of the Hirer and the Borugh accepts no responsibility for any claims, actions, demands, proceedings or costs arising out of any claims made against the Hirer by a third party and the Hirer shall indemnity the Borugh against any such Claims, actions, demans, proceedings or costs which may be brought against the Borough arising out of or incidental to the hire of facilities and equipment and shall be adequately insured.

 

The Hirer shall not carry out any alterations to the buildings, nor shall fix or make fixings for any apparatus equipment or decorations without prior written permission from the Library Management.

 

The Hirer agrees to pay LBWF on demand the cost of repairing or making good any loss or damage (fair wear & tear excepted) arising out of or incidental to the hiring. An appointed officer of the Borough shall certify the cost of such damage.

 

The Borough will under no circumstances accept responsibility or liability for any damage to or loss of property or articles placed or left within the ROOM / HALL, or any part thereof, by the Hirer, unless such loss or damage arises directly as a result of negligence by the Borough.

 

The Hirer is to be responsible for:

a) Administration, Organisation, Control and Running of the event. No event may start until the Hirer or a responsible person(s) within the organisation is in attendance.

b) Ensuring all Instructors / Supervisors in any LBWF edorsed activity open to vulnerable / young people are suitably qualified and have been successfully DBS checked. The organisation must be affiliated to a recognised governing body, comply with the Borugh's Child Protection Policy and have Public Liability insurance to an agreed value with the Library Manager (see Indemnity above).

c) Supervision and control of all visitors, spectators and officials especially children under 16 years old.

d) Leaving all premises, changing rooms, toilets, to the satisfaction of the Library Management.

e) Stewards. Persons hiring the facilities for private functions for entertainment purposes e.g. parties, weddings, dances etc. must inform the Library of the full names of Stewards responsible for that event and having sufficiently qualified stewards to LBWF Safe Door Standard.

 

The right to use the facilities or equipment is not transferable.

 

No hirer may sublet or make available any area or part thereof to a third party without prior written consent of the Borough.

 

The maximum number of people admitted to any function shall be based on booked facility but must be at the absolute discretion of the Borough and based on the number specified on the booking confirmation from the Library.

 

No games of chance, sweepstakes or any betting is allowed in the Room / Hall without prior written consent.

 

No photographic equipment may be brought into the Room / Hall for commercial purposes without written permission. Photography at exclusive use parties is at the discretion of the hirer. Non-exclusive use parties will be treated as general use sessions where prior permission needs to be obtained.

 

All catering will be provided by the Hirer.

 

All arrangements regarding equipment, Room / Hall layout and help from caretaker must be confirmed with Library management.

 

No hirer may sell or allow to be sold any goods, except with the prior written approval of the Library Manager. To sell Alcohol, permission must be taken from licensing. For more information Click Here.

 

No animals shall be brought into the Library with the exception of dogs assisting the disabled or by prior written consent of the Library Manager.

All handlers shall comply with any instructions from the Library Management.

 

The Hirer shall carry out and observe any instructions issued by the Library Management.

 

24. Compliance with Bye Laws, Regulations, Rules & Licenses - 

a) All persons, clubs and organisations hiring the facilities provided by the Borough shall comply with all directions given by the authorised officer in charge of the facility and, at all time, shall observe compliance with the byelaws and regulations.

b) Hirers must obey the Library rules and regulations displayed.

c) Hirers must comply with all Environmental Health, Public Entertainment, Data protection, Human Rights, Trading and other relevant legislation in force.

 

The Hirer or persons on their behalf shall have committed a criminal offence by offering a fee or reward to Borough Employees.

 

If the Room / Hall is being hired during the day, there should be minimum disruption to the Library Users. Library is a quiet place and all the Rules / Regulations must be followed.

 

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