Gambling Licensing Policy 2021 Update

Closed 19 Sep 2021

Opened 6 Aug 2021

Feedback updated 17 Jan 2022

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The Gambling Act 2005 requires all licensing authorities to prepare and publish a Gambling Act Statement of Policy and Principles every three years. A review of the current policy, which is due to expire in January 2022, took place. This will be our sixth Statement of Gambling Policy.

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The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea has, in accordance with section 349 of the Gambling Act 2005, carried out its 3 year review of its Statement of Gambling Policy.

A total of five responses were received from Gosschalks Solicitors representing the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), Legal Services, the Metropolitan Police, Fire Authority and the Council’s Noise and Nuisance Team.  A summary of all five responses and relevant amendments to the revised Statement of Gambling Policy is attached as Appendix B to the Policy.

The Statement was adopted by Full Council at its meeting on 1 December 2021 and in line with the statutory requirement it was published for 28 days before coming into effect on the 6 January 2022. 

If you have any enquiries regarding this Statement of Gambling Policy please contact the Licensing Team at: licensing@rbkc.gov.uk or by telephone on: 020 7341 5152

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If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling-related problems, contact the National Gambling Helpline.

0808 8020 133.

Free of charge, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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Overview

The Gambling Act 2005 requires all licensing authorities to prepare and publish a Gambling Act Statement of Policy and Principles every three years. A review of the current policy, which is due to expire in January 2022, is now underway. This will be our sixth Statement of Gambling Policy.

Please take the time to view a Draft Statement of Gambling Policy 2022-2025 (document opens in new window). You can also view a short summary of the key changes in the Summary of Changes document

Very few changes are proposed for this period. The amended sections/words will be shown in red and a table detailing the changes will be available on our website for ease of reference.

The closing date for submitting consultation responses is Sunday 19 September 2021.

If you would like to comment on the updated policy, please contact the Licensing Team using the details below. The Licensing Team will also be able to send you a printed copy of the policy to help inform your comments if you would prefer a hard copy of the draft policy. 

Telephone: 020 7341 5152

Email: slpconsultation@rbkc.gov.uk

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