Issue details

Gambling Statement of Principles 2022-25

 

 

The Licensing Authority is required every 3 years to review and re-publish the Statement of Gambling Principles Policy. Whilst most Licensing matters are delegated by statute to the Licensing Committee, the Gambling Policy is a Policy Framework document and must be agreed by Full Council. The Policy sets out the framework for how Torbay Council implements the Gambling Act 2005.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Policy Framework;

Decision status: Recommmend Forward to Council

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 11/06/2021

Decision due: 13 Jul 2021 by Cabinet

Decision due: 16 Nov 2021 by Cabinet

Decision due: 9 Dec 2021 by Council

Lead member: Cabinet Member for Corporate and Community Services

Lead director: Deputy Director of Adult Services

Contact: Steve Cox Email: steve.cox@torbay.gov.uk Tel: 01803 208034.

Consultation process

8 week consultation commencing mid-July through meetings and circulation of papers.

Consultees

The Gambling Act 2005 provides that the following must be consulted:
The Chief Officer of Police, Persons representing the interests of gambling businesses, existing licence or permit holders, all responsible authorities as named in the Act, resident and trade associations and any other bodies representing persons likely to be affected by the exercise of the Authority's functions, faith groups, voluntary and community organisations, organisations working with young people and children, organisations working to support problem gamblers, medical associations and primary care trusts and any other body that may have an interest in gambling activity. Licensing Committee will also be consulted.

If you want to make representations contact:: Licensing Team, Town Hall, Castle Circus, Torquay, TQ1 3DR, email licensing@torbay.gov.uk

Decisions

 

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