That Cabinet recommends to Council:

That the Gambling Statement of Principles 2025 to 2028, as set out in Appendix 2 to the submitted report be adopted with effect from 31 January 2025.

It is a statutory requirement, as prescribed under Section 349 of the Gambling Act 2005, for the Licensing Authority to publish a Statement of Grambling Principles and to review and re-publish the same, every three years.

There were no other options considered, as the review of the Statement of Principles was a statutory requirement under the Gambling Act 2005 and the Gambling Act 2005 (Licensing Authority Policy Statement) (England and Wales) Regulations 2006 (SI 2006/636).

The Cabinet’s recommendation will be considered at the Council meeting on 5 December 2024.

Torbay Council has a statutory responsibility under Section 349 of the Gambling Act 2005 (the Act) to review, consult and to re-publish its Licensing Statement of Principles (Gambling Policy) before each successive three-year period.  The published document provides the framework for all decisions on applications relating to the Gambling Act 2005 and the way the Council carries out its functions in relation to the legislation.

At the meeting Councillor David Thomas proposed and Councillor Jackie Thomas seconded a motion that was agreed unanimously by the Cabinet, as set out above.

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