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Statement of Principles (Gambling Policy) 2025-2028

 

 

The Gambling Act 2005 requires Torbay Council, under its role as Licensing Authority, to review and publish a ‘Statement of Principles’ (the Gambling Policy), every three years. The current Statement was published on 31 January 2022 and therefore, it must be reviewed, consulted upon and re-published, on or before 30 January 2025.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Policy Framework;

Decision status: For Determination

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/06/2024

Decision due: 11 Jul 2024 by Cabinet

Decision due: 12 Nov 2024 by Cabinet

Decision due: 5 Dec 2024 by Council

Lead member: Cabinet Member for Adult and Community Services, Public Health and Inequalities

Lead director: Director of Adult and Community Services

Contact: Rachael Hind Email: rachael.hind@torbay.gov.uk.

Consultation process

Following approval by Cabinet to launch the consultation, the draft Statement of Principles (Gambling Policy) 2025-2028 will be subject to public consultation from 12 July 2024 for a period of six weeks.

Consultees

• Representatives of existing licence holders
• Bodies representing existing gambling businesses in Torbay.
• The Chief Officer of Devon and Cornwall Police.
• The Chief Officer of Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service.
• Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
• Torbay Safeguarding Children’s Partnership
• Torbay Council: Planning and Community Safety Department
• Director of Public Health
• Ward Councillors
• Safer Communities Torbay.
• Facilities in Torbay assisting vulnerable persons.
• Representatives of local faith groups.
• Local residents groups.
• Brixham Town Council.
• English Riviera BID
• Gamcare
• Gamblers Anonymous
• GambleAware
• Mencap
• NSPCC
• Gambling Commission

Reason for inclusion in Forward Plan: To ensure the Gambling Policy is regularly updated and that the Council comply with their statutory duty.

Key Risks: If the consultation process does not commence on time, the Council risk failing to meet their statutory duty and update the policy by 30 January 2025.

If you want to make representations contact:: Rachael Hind, Regulatory Services Manager, Email: rachael.hind@torbay.gov.uk, Address, Torbay Council, Town Hall, Castle Circus, Torquay, TQ1 3DR

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