Decision details
Gambling Act 2005 - Statement of Gambling Licensing Policy 2024 – 2027
Decision Maker: Cabinet member roads and regulatory services
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: No
Purpose:
To seek Cabinet Member approval for the Gambling Policy for onward consideration and approval by full Council.
Decision:
That:
The policy as presented should be recommend to full council for approval (appendix 1 )
Alternative options considered:
1. Not to approve the revised policy. This is not recommended as this would leave the Licensing Authority without any policy to guide its decision-making process. It would also breach the legislation, as there is a requirement under the Gambling Act that the Licensing Authority has an up to date policy
2. To make further changes to the policy. This is not recommended as the draft policy has been subject to consultation and no further areas for improvement or change identified.
Reason Key: Strategic nature / impact on communities;
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Consultees
The Chief Officer of Police
One or more persons who appear to the authority to represent the
interests of persons carrying on gambling businesses in the
authority’s area (all holders of gambling act licences and
licences under the Licensing Act 2003)
One or more persons who appear to the authority to represent the
interests of persons who are likely to be affected by the exercise
of the authority’s functions under the Gambling Act 2005.(all
small lottery holders, town and parish councils)
(396 emails sent)
Placed on the council's consultation website
Contact: Fred Spriggs, Principal licensing officer Email: fspriggs@herefordshire.gov.uk Tel: 01432 383542.
Publication date: 05/07/2024
Date of decision: 05/07/2024
Accompanying Documents:
- Gambling Act 2005 - Statement of Gambling Licensing Policy 2024 – 2027, main report
PDF 244 KB
- Appendix 1 for Gambling Act 2005 - Statement of Gambling Licensing Policy 2024 – 2027
PDF 831 KB
- Appendix 2 for Gambling Act 2005 - Statement of Gambling Licensing Policy 2024 – 2027
PDF 176 KB
- Appendix 3 for Gambling Act 2005 - Statement of Gambling Licensing Policy 2024 – 2027
PDF 532 KB