Issue details

The review of the ‘Statement of Gambling Principles and Policy (hereafter referred to as “the Policy”) is required at least every 3 years, as set out within Section 349 of The Gambling Act 2005 (“the Act”).

The current policy (Appendix A) was amended in 2021, came into force on 14 January 2022 and can be used by Officers when exercising their functions under the Act until 13 January 2025.

This report seeks to consult members of the Committee on the revised Policy, in which minor variations are sought, after which a consultation exercise is proposed to follow.

It is also considered that the Council re-consider whether it should continue to put in place a ‘No Casino Resolution’, and if so, include this as part of any consultation exercise. In 2021, members recommended that the No Casino Resolution was removed.

The feedback received as a result of the consultation exercise will then be considered by a future Licensing Committee (or the Lead Member in conjunction with the Head of Regulatory Services), prior to a recommendation being made for its formal adoption by Full Council, prior to January 2025.

The draft Policy must come into force by 14 January 2025 otherwise the Council will be unable to exercise its function under the Act.