Gambling Licensing Policy 2024 Update

Section of the Statement of Gambling Policy

Changes Made

12-13

Paragraphs deleted as no longer appears in the Gambling Commission’s Guidance to Licensing Authorities. Following two paragraphs added:

1.2 In producing its statement, this Licensing Authority declares that it has had regard to the licensing objectives under the Act, the guidance issued by the Gambling Commission (published April 2021) and the final statement will have regard to any responses from those consulted on the statement.

1.3 Notwithstanding this policy statement, each application received will be considered on its own merits, subject to the provisions of the Act, associated and subordinate legislation, and common law.

1.8

Paragraph amended to reflect revision and publication dates of the Gambling Commission’s Guidance to Licensing Authorities.

2.1

Paragraph amended to reflect figures obtained from the national census of 2021 which shows population size has decreased by 9.6% from around 158,600 in 2011 to 143,400 in 2021.

10.17

Fourth bullet point. Grammatical change to reflect correct spelling of alleys.

13.2

Date within paragraph amended from 2024 to 2027. The date by which the next review must be carried out.

Appendix C

Appendix amended as Category A gaming machines are not currently permitted.

Appendix D

Updated list of useful and responsible authority contacts.

Appendix F

New maps supplied to assist with local area profiles.