Hiring our Hall - Conditions of Hire

1. The hirer shall ensure that the "Guidance Notes for Hall Users" governing the use of the premises are complied with.
2. The hirer shall, during the period of hiring, be responsible for supervision and security of the premises, protection of the fabric and contents from damage and the behaviour of all persons using the premises, including proper supervision of car parking arrangements so as to avoid obstruction of the highway.
3. The hirer shall be responsible for obtaining any local authority or other licences necessary in connection with the booking.
4. The hirer shall be responsible for the observance of all regulations affecting the premises imposed by Licensing Justices, the Fire Authority, the Local Authority or otherwise and must do nothing to contravene the laws of betting, gaming and lotteries.
5. The hirer shall be responsible for making adequate arrangements to insure against any third party claims which may lie against the hirer or his/her organisation whilst using the premises.
6. The hirer shall not sub-let or use the premises for any unlawful purpose, or in any unlawful way, or do anything or bring on to the premises anything which may endanger the premises, their users, or insurance policies relating thereto.
7. The hirer shall indemnify the Church Committee in respect of the cost of repair of any damage done to any part of the premises including the curtilage thereof or the contents of the building during or as a result of a booking and in respect of any liability to third parties or otherwise arising out of the use of the premises pursuant to the booking.
8. The hirer shall, if selling goods on the premises, comply with all relevant fair trading laws and any local code of practice issued in connection with such sales.
9. The hirer acknowledges that no tenancy is intended to be created between the Church Committee and the Hirer and no relationship of landlord and tenant exists between them.
10. The Church of St Stephen & St Thomas regards the safe care and protection of children as of the utmost importance. Groups that hire or use Church premises are expected to share this concern and make appropriate provision, according to the "Safe from Harm" Recommendations, for the protection of children within their care. The hirer, upon accepting and signing this agreement agrees to comply with these regulations.

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