To review and approve the statement of principles (Gambling Policy) to be applied by the council when exercising its licensing functions under the Gambling Act 2005 (the Act).

Council considered a report by the Cabinet Member Roads and Regulatory Services to review and approve the statement of principles (Gambling Policy) to be applied by the council when exercising its licensing functions under the Gambling Act 2005.

The Cabinet Member Roads and Regulatory Services proposed the recommendation and introduced the report.

Councillor Richard Thomas seconded the recommendation in the report.

Council debated the report.

The approval of the Statement of Gambling Policy (2224 – 2027) was put to the vote and was carried unanimously.

RESOLVED: That:

a)    The Statement of Gambling Policy (2224 – 2027) at appendix 1 be approved.