Gambling Statement of Principles 2022-25
The Licensing Authority is required every 3 years to review and re-publish the Statement of Gambling Principles Policy. Whilst most Licensing matters are delegated by statute to the Licensing Committee, the Gambling Policy is a Policy Framework document and must be agreed by Full Council. The Policy sets out the framework for how Torbay Council implements the Gambling Act 2005.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Policy Framework;
Decision status: Recommmend Forward to Council
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 11/06/2021
Decision due: 13 Jul 2021 by Cabinet
Decision due: 16 Nov 2021 by Cabinet
Decision due: 9 Dec 2021 by Council
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Corporate and Community Services
Lead director: Deputy Director of Adult Services
Contact: Steve Cox Email: steve.cox@torbay.gov.uk Tel: 01803 208034.
Consultation process
8 week consultation commencing mid-July through meetings and circulation of papers.
Consultees
The Gambling Act 2005
provides that the following must be consulted:
The Chief Officer of Police, Persons representing the interests of
gambling businesses, existing licence or permit holders, all
responsible authorities as named in the Act, resident and trade
associations and any other bodies representing persons likely to be
affected by the exercise of the Authority's functions, faith
groups, voluntary and community organisations, organisations
working with young people and children, organisations working to
support problem gamblers, medical associations and primary care
trusts and any other body that may have an interest in gambling
activity. Licensing Committee will also be consulted.
If you want to make representations contact:: Licensing Team, Town Hall, Castle Circus, Torquay, TQ1 3DR, email licensing@torbay.gov.uk
Decisions
- 16/07/2021 - Gambling Statement of Principles 2022-25
- 19/11/2021 - Gambling Statement of Principles 2022-25
Contact Governance Support
- Email: governance.support@torbay.gov.uk
- Tel: 01803 207087
- Fax: 01803 207112
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