Licensing Policy Review (Gambling)

Date of Consultation: 8 July 2024 - 18 August 2024

Number of responses: 17

Summary:

  • In total 17 responses were received to this consultation from a mix of residents, local businesses and agencies.
  • The majority of responses focused on the harms attributed to gambling
  • It was noted that the control of numbers of licensed gambling premises are controlled by the planning system and control of numbers was not in the scope of this policy.
  • The report did include a 'no casino resolution' however and no response was received against the passing of a further ‘no casino resolution'.

The report was passed by Council Cabinet and referred to Full Council on 22 November 2024 where it was passed along with the no casino resolution by 52votes.


Date of Consultation: 8 July 2024 - 18 August 2024

Number of responses: 17

Summary:

  • In total 17 responses were received to this consultation from a mix of residents, local businesses and agencies.
  • The majority of responses focused on the harms attributed to gambling
  • It was noted that the control of numbers of licensed gambling premises are controlled by the planning system and control of numbers was not in the scope of this policy.
  • The report did include a 'no casino resolution' however and no response was received against the passing of a further ‘no casino resolution'.

The report was passed by Council Cabinet and referred to Full Council on 22 November 2024 where it was passed along with the no casino resolution by 52votes.