Agenda item

7.1

The Chief Licensing Officer submitted a report (a) informing Members of the results of the recently undertaken consultation exercise on the Gambling Act 2005 – Statement of Principles and (b) notifying Members of the changes made to the Act and seeking approval from the Committee on the draft revised Statement of Principles (Policy), drafted by the Licensing Authority in accordance with Section 349 of the Gambling Act 2005.

7.2

Steve Lonnia, Chief Licensing Officer, referred to the Draft Consultation Document, which had been sent to all Members of the Committee.

7.3

RESOLVED: That (a) the contents of the report now submitted, together with the Draft Consultation Document, be noted; and

(b) approval be given to the revised Statement of Principles (Policy) document, for referral to the Cabinet and consequently, the Council, for approval.