Agenda item

5.1

The Committee received a report of the Chief Licensing Officer to notify and consult with Members of the Licensing Committee on the draft revised Statement of Principles Policy written by the Licensing Authority in accordance with Section 349 of the Gambling Act 2005 (the 2005 Act).

5.2

Steve Lonnia, Chief Licensing Officer, reported that the Gambling Act was reviewed every three years, and he reported that this Policy dealt with all forms of gambling governed by the Gambling Act 2005, which included casinos, bingo halls, betting shops, tracks, adult gaming centres, lotteries, family entertainment centres, club gaming machines, gaming machines in licensed premises, temporary use notices and occasional use notices.  

5.3

It was noted that there had been very few comments received so far in response to the consultation, and that the consultation period was due to finish on 25^th June 2012. It was further noted that, following the end of the consultation period, this item would be submitted to the meeting of the Committee to be held on 26^th July 2012, for formal approval by the Licensing Committee.    

5.4

RESOLVED: That the Committee;

(a) notes the contents of the report now submitted, and

(b) requests that, following the end of the consultation period, this item (Gambling Act 2005), be submitted to the meeting of the Committee to be held on 26^th July 2012 for formal approval.