Decision details

The Gambling Act 2005 Statement Of Principles - Policy Update 2013 - 2016 (PR2)

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision status: Recommendations approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

Adoption of the Gambling Policy

Decision:

The Executive Meeting considered proposed revisions to the Council’s Gambling Policy in light of representations received as part of the statutory three-year review and has endorsed the proposed Statement of Principles and recommended that the Council Meeting adopt the revised Gambling Policy.

Alternative options considered:

None

Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:

None

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Equality and/or Environmental Impact Assessment: No

Decision Reference: ED1469

Forward Plan Reference: PR2

Other reasons / organisations consulted

There has been a twelve week period of public consultation and representations have been sought from a number of Statutory bodies who are Responsible Authorities under the legislation. The proposed policy will be considered by Licensing Environment and Safety Committee.

 

Representations were sought during the public consultation and will be sought from Licensing, Environment & Safety Committee along with Environment & Economy Scrutiny Committee and the Executive

Contact: Stuart Jackson, Services to Place Email: stuart.jackson@stockport.gov.uk Tel: 0161-474-3504.

Report author: Stuart Jackson

Publication date: 09/01/2013

Date of decision: 07/01/2013

Decided at meeting: 07/01/2013 - Executive

Effective from: 16/01/2013

Accompanying Documents: