Agenda item

Report of the Director of Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services

The submitted report requested approval of the three-yearly statutory revision of the Council’s revised Gambling Policy, produced in accordance with the Gambling Act 2005.

The submitted report stated that the policy had been the subject of extensive consultation, and two responses had been received, and that minor changes had been made to reflect revised guidance to local authorities from key stakeholders since it was last approved on 19 November 2015.  

RESOLVED – That the revised Licensing Principles for the Gambling Act 2005, be approved.

REASONS – (a) To enable the Council to formally adopt and publish a statement of licensing principles in compliance with the Gambling Act 2005 requirements.

(b) To clarify the way that the Council will consider applications for licences.