London nightclub E1 has scored 5-stars with Licensing SAVI, demonstrating their continued commitment to improving safety for their patrons.
E1, located in the heart of Wapping, achieved this accolade after successfully taking part in a pioneering, police-led initiative to improve the safety and security of its premises for the benefit of staff, customers, and local communities.
Available as an on-line self-assessment, Licensing Security & Vulnerability Initiative (Licensing SAVI) brings together, for the first time, all the information that licensed premises need to comply with the requirements of local police and council licensing teams, achieve a star-rating and have the opportunity to apply for Licensing SAVI accreditation and an award.
The popular East London venue has gone from strength to strength over the years, facilitating improvements in an area of the city which had seen a rise in antisocial behaviour, creating a thriving hub for the local community and the wider London clubbing scene. E1 now plays host to a number of regular events, as well as collaborations with well-known artists, which have only propelled the venue further into the public eye.
The staff at E1 have put many safety measures in place, some of which go above and beyond those required in their licence. Their CCTV coverage is extensive, leaving no blind spots across the entire facility. Long-range cameras also cover the street outside to a high magnification, and a facial recognition camera captures customer images on entry. This, along with effective communication between staff members across the venue, allows staff and security to make rapid decisions and respond immediately to any potential issues before and as they arise.
Uniquely, E1 demonstrates its commitment to customer safety through the employment of full-time medical staff. The on-site medic Michael Laverty, Operations Director of London Medical Response, has a fully equipped facility on site, allowing the venue to treat customers with minor injuries and ailments without the need for emergency services, thus reducing pressure on the local NHS ambulance service.
