Gambling Policy 2022 to 2025
Feedback updated 21 Dec 2021
We asked
We asked for views on our draft Gambling Policy for 2022-25. The draft policy had been updated to take account of minor changes to the Gambling Commission's guidance but was not significantly different to the existing policy.
You said
There were 12 responses to the consultation. The comments were generally favourable, with some specific suggestions for minor amendments to the policy.
We did
The draft policy was amended to take account of the consultation responses, namely:
- removal of a table showing suitable locations for gambling premises
- additional text relating to risk assessments
- additional text relating to mandatory and default conditions
The draft policy was approved at Full Council on 25 November 2021 and has been published online. It will take effect on 1 February 2022.
Overview
The Gambling Act 2005 requires licensing authorities to publish a statement of policy every three years. The current policy is due to expire in January 2022 and so we are consulting on a replacement policy that will be in effect until January 2025.
Minor amendments have been made to ensure the policy is up to date and reflects current guidance from the Gambling Commission. The policy is otherwise unchanged.
Why your views matter
The Gambling Policy sets out how we will carry out our responsibilities under the Gambling Act 2005. We want to hear the views of residents, businesses, gambling operators, responsible authorities and other interested parties on the content of the policy for the coming three years.
What happens next
The draft Gambling policy for 2022-25 will be submitted to full Council on 25 November 2021, together with the consultation responses and any relevant comments from officers. The full Council will then approve the policy, which will be published no later than 1 January 2022.
Areas
- All Areas
Audiences
- All residents
- Local charitable organisations, including faith communities
- Licensed premises
- Drug and Alcohol services
- Police
- Businesses
- Partner agencies
Interests
- Adult social care and safeguarding
- Public health
- Adult social care
- Children's social care and safeguarding
- Services for young people
- Children, young people and families
- Environmental health
- Neighbourhood services
- Public participation
- Community safety
- Community cohesion
- City development and neighbourhoods
- Local government
- Tackling worklessness
- City centre
- Business and enterprise
- Tourism
- Employment and skills
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