URL: https://moderngov.fareham.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2603

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Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: Under the Gambling Act 2005 the Council is required to have in place a Statement of Gambling Principles (Gambling Policy) that details the Council’s approach to the provision of Gambling in the Borough, which must be approved by Full Council. The Gambling Statement of Principles must be reviewed every three years and the current three-year period ends in January 2025.  The report introduces a revised Gambling Policy.  The revised Policy is attached as Appendix A to the report and is being presented to the Executive for recommendation to Full Council for adoption.   The Council has an existing Gambling Policy, there have not been any substantiative policy changes.  The Policy sets out the standards and criteria for applications received according to the Gambling Act and how those applications will be determined, and the licensing objectives promoted.

Content: Under the Gambling Act 2005 the Council is required to have in place a Statement of Gambling Principles (Gambling Policy) that details the Council’s approach to the provision of Gambling in the Borough, which must be approved by Full Council. The Gambling Statement of Principles must be reviewed every three years and the current three-year period ends in January 2025.  The report introduces a revised Gambling Policy.  The revised Policy is attached as Appendix A to the report and is being presented to the Executive for recommendation to Full Council for adoption.   The Council has an existing Gambling Policy, there have not been any substantiative policy changes.  The Policy sets out the standards and criteria for applications received according to the Gambling Act and how those applications will be determined, and the licensing objectives promoted. RESOLVED that, having considered the revised Gambling Policy, as detailed in Appendix A to the report, the Executive recommends it to Council for adoption.

Date of Decision: January 13, 2025