Decision Maker: Co-operative Executive
Decision status: Recommmend Forward to Council
Purpose:
The report will set out the details of the
revised Statement of Principles (Policy) to be published under the
Gambling Act 2005 and details of the consultation process that has
been undertaken, and will seek approval on the final version of the
Statement of Principles (Policy) and for it to be referred to Full
Council for approval.
Decision:
10.1
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The report set
out the details of the revised Statement of Principles (Policy) to
be published under the Gambling Act 2005 and details of the
consultation process that had been undertaken. The report also
sought approval on the final version of the Statement of Principles
(policy) and for it to be referred to Full
Council.
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10.2
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RESOLVED: That Co-operative Executive:-
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Approve the
Statement of Principles (Policy) for referral to Full Council on
the 1st December 2021.
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10.3
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Reasons for Decision
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10.3.1
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To ensure
compliance with the Council’s statutory requirements set out
in the 2005 Act and associated regulations and guidance to have the
policy approved by Full Council and published in time for the
Statement of Principles to be in effect in January
2022.
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10.4
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Alternatives Considered and Rejected
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10.4.1
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No further
alternative options were considered.
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10.5
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Any
Interest Declared or Dispensation Granted
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Councillor Paul
Wood declared a personal interest in Agenda Item No. 11 –
Gambling Act 2005 – Statement of Principles (Policy) Approval
Report as he had business involvement with the casinos in the
city. Councillor Wood took no part in
the discussion or voting thereon.
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10.6
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Reason for Exemption if Public/Press Excluded During
Consideration
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None
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10.7
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Respective Director Responsible for
Implementation
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Interim
Executive Director, Place
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10.8
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Relevant Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee If Decision
Called In
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Overview and
Scrutiny Management Committee
NOTE: This is
subject to approval at Full Council at its meeting to be held on
1
December 2021
and is not subject to call-in.
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Report author: Shimla Finch
Publication date: 23/11/2021
Date of decision: 17/11/2021
Decided at meeting: 17/11/2021 - Co-operative Executive
Accompanying Documents: