6.  Electrical Appliance Safety
The Hirer shall ensure that any electrical appliances brought by them to the premises and used there shall be safe and in good working order and used in a safe manner.  If requested by the Council, the Hirer will supply a certificate to verify the safety of the appliances to be used.

7.  Accidents and Dangerous Occurrences
The Hirer must report all accidents involving injury to the public to a member of the Selsey Town Council as soon as possible and complete the relevant section in the Accident Book.  Any failure of equipment belonging to the Town Hall must be reported as soon as possible.

8.  Animals
The Hirer shall ensure that no animals (including birds), except guide dogs are brought into the premises, other than for an event agreed to by the Selsey Town Council.  No animal whatsoever to enter the kitchen at any time.

9.  Compliance with the Children’s Acts
The Hirer shall ensure that any activities for children comply with the provisions of the Children’s Acts and that only fit and proper persons have access to the children.  Under the terms of the Town Council‘s Child Protection Policy any Hirer working with children or vulnerable adults on the premises must confirm that they are CRB checked.

10.  Fly Posting
The Hirer shall not carry out or permit fly posting or any other form of unauthorised advertisement for any event taking place at the premises.  Failure to observe this condition may lead to prosecution by the Local Authority.

11.  Damage Bonds
For one-off hires a damage waiver bond of £150.00 will be payable as a deposit and held by the Town Council.  If no damage is incurred, the cheque will be returned. This must be paid at least 7 working days prior to the day of hire.

12.  Setting Up and End of Hire
The Hirer is responsible for the setting up of all the equipment required for the booking.  The Hirer shall be responsible for leaving the premises, surrounding area and equipment in a clean and tidy condition, and any contents temporarily removed from their usual position must be properly replaced otherwise the Town Council shall be at liberty to make an additional charge.  The Hirer will also be responsible for the collection of and return of the keys to the Selsey Centre Office (within 24 hours).

13.  Stored Equipment
Groups or individuals can only store items in the buildings by prior agreement, and in the appropriate cupboard or storage space allocated to them with rental paid in advance.  Any items found outside of these agreements will be removed for safety reasons, as at the end of each hire, the hall floor spaces are to be left completely clear.  Storage space will be limited and will be allocated on a ‘first come, first served’ basis.  Selsey Town Council accepts no responsibility for any stored equipment or other property brought onto or left at the premises, and all liability for loss or damage is hereby excluded.  All equipment and other property (other than stored equipment) must be removed at the end of each hiring or fees may be charged for each day or part day at the hire fee rate until same is removed.

14.  No Alterations
No alterations or additions may be made to the premises nor may any fixtures be installed nor placards, decorations or other articles be attached in any way without the prior permission of the Town Council.  The Hirer must make good any damage to the halls made by the removal of said fixtures or decorations.

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