ArcAngel voluntary code of conduct
As a customer visiting a licensed premise such as a pub, club or
off-license, you are expected to behave in an appropriate and
responsible manner. This includes drinking
responsibly, not behaving in an anti-social
manner and respecting other people in the
community.
Premises, Towns and Cities with the ArcAngel accreditation have
a voluntary code of conduct which outlines the
expected behaviour of those visiting their premise(s) and is
promoted by officers who patrol during the evenings. This alerts
members of the public that they are expected to adhere to the
ArcAngel standards of behaviour.
ArcAngel in your community - Play your part
Help prevent underage drinking
Preventing underage drinking is a responsibility for
everyone in our community not just the licensed trade,
Police and Trading Standards.
In a recent North West survey, a large proportion of underage
drinkers said that they ask adults to buy alcohol on their behalf.
Buying alcohol for underage drinkers is a criminal
offence and anyone caught will be prosecuted and receive a
fine of up to £5000.
Protect your community and the children in it.
Under no circumstances should you buy alcohol for
under 18’s.
Parental responsibility
Parents must take responsibility for their
children by making sure they behave in a responsible manner.
When a young person gets involved in underage drinking and
repeatedly commits offences there are now powers that can be used
to hold parents accountable for their behaviour.
ASBO’s and injunctions for parents can be obtained or the young
person can be placed on an Acceptable Behaviour Contract.
Get ‘ArcAngel protected’
If you are a customer, member of the community or a
representative from an organisation such as PubWatch and think your
area would benefit from the ArcAngel approach, email Cheshire
Police Communities Unit who will be able to provide you with
further information. communities@cheshire.pnn.police.uk
Reporting an ArcAngel accredited premise
If you are aware of an ArcAngel premise that is not meeting the
standards expected, you should let Cheshire Police know by calling
our non-emergency number 101.