To consider a report on the draft ‘Gambling Policy’ which Torbay Council is required to review and publish every three years.

Members considered the draft ‘Gambling Act 2005, Statement of Principles 2022-25’ which had been released for public consultation.  The Environmental Health Manager (Commercial) informed Members that the Council was required to review and publish the Gambling Act 2005, Statement of Principles 2022 -25 every three years.  Members were advised that the document forms part of the Council’s Policy Framework with final ratification of the policy being a full Council function, the Licensing Committee in this instance was a consultee.

The Environmental Health Manager (Commercial) provided details of advice that had been received from Philip Kolvin QC, Cornerstone Barristers and the Gambling Commission which had resulted in changes being made to the policy.  The Environmental Health Manager (Commercial) also responded to Members questions.

Resolved:

That the Licensing Committee recommends the approval of the Gambling Act 2003 – Draft Licensing Statement of Principles 2022 to 2025.