To consider the consultation responses and approve the draft Statement of Gambling Policy Review 2023.
Full Council – 30 March 2023
Decision type: Key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 16/02/2023
Decision due: 22 Mar 2023 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Spokesperson Core Services
Lead director: Executive Director Core Services
Department: Core Services Directorate
Consultation process
In determining this policy statement, the Council has consulted with the following:-
· The Police
· Responsible Authorities
· Elected members
· The Local Safeguarding Board
· Persons involved in Gambling within the borough i.e., licence holders (or their representatives)
· Representatives of local businesses and residents’ organisations
· Person likely to be affected by Gambling within the borough (or their representatives/support groups/charitable organisations)
· Local Chamber of Commerce/BID
· Local Pubwatch Groups
· The public
· Public Health
· Minority Groups.
The policy consultation ran for 10 weeks commencing on the 28 October 2022 until the 6 January 2023.