URL: https://democracy.runnymede.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=890

Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: The Committee was asked to approve the revised Statement of Gambling Policy for the period 2025 – 2028, following an 8 week consultation period.   Members were advised that only one response to the consultation had been received.  Nevertheless, it was very useful feedback, which had prompted Officers to recommend two amendments to the revised statement, which the Committee was content to include.  The feedback had been received from GamCare, a national provider of information, support, and advice for anyone affected by gambling harms.  GamCare also operated the National Gambling Helpline.  The feedback was set out in full in the report and due regard was given thereto by the Committee.   The Committee agreed that GamCare’s suggestion to approach gambling as a public health issue was reasonable and proportionate and the commitment to work with partner agencies to improve health inequalities in the borough due to harmful gambling was welcomed.   In addition, it was agreed that within the Local Area Profile, useful data provided by GambleAware which was specific to Runnymede should be added to the infographics section of the Statement of Gambling Policy.   Members agreed the Statement of Gambling Policy was robust and set out a clear framework for regulation.   Resolved that –   the revised Statement of Gambling Policy be approved, to be recommended for adoption by full Council on 6 February 2025

Date of Decision: January 8, 2025