| How Best Bar None Works |
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| Friday, 25 June 2010 10:44 |
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How does BBN work?
Although guided by a national committee, BBN schemes are flexible and are fitted around the local conditions in each area of operation. BBN schemes are co-ordinated by various partners in each area including Police, Local Authorities, NHS and Town Centre Managers.
Eligibility
Licensed premises wishing to get involved in their local BBN scheme can apply to join. Contact details can be found at www.bbnuk.com If there is not a local scheme already running in your area, you could contact your local authority and ask about setting one up or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for further information. Participation in localised BBN schemes is of a voluntary nature.
Procedure
A BBN scheme will re- launch their scheme annually. Licensed venues will be invited to join by an application form at the launch. Following the application process, a mutual date will be agreed for a more in depth assessment to be carried out at the premises. The assessment is carried out by two assessors and can take up to three hours (depending on the size of the venue). Following the assessment visit the scoring booklets are marked (premises will only be compared to other similar premises).
The standard categories are Pubs, Bars and Clubs although as the BBN schemes grow further categories are being introduced, such as off trade. If the business meets the minimum standard set, they are then awarded Best Bar None and will be able to display signage outside and inside their premises.
The top five (may vary from scheme to scheme) premises in each category and the overall venue winners for the scheme are then put forward to be judged. The judging process is an opportunity to involve a wider group of local opinion formers and significant members of the local community. Representatives on the judging panel can include local MPs or councillors, prominent police officers, sponsors of the scheme, representatives from licensed trade bodies and the local media.
The award ceremony is then held which forms an ideal opportunity to reward participants in the scheme as well as highlight the importance of BBN in a local area. Award ceremonies are designed in the most appropriate format for the local scheme; from a high profile awards night to a ceremony at the council offices.
Fees
There are no national BBN fees for schemes to start up. It varies from scheme to scheme as to whether an application fee is chargeable to the licensed venue that wishes to take part. These can vary from £15.00 - £50.00.
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