Decision details

Gambling Policy - Statement of Licensing Principles 2019-22

Decision Maker: Corporate Director (Place) and Deputy Chief Executive

Decision status: Abandoned

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

The Gambling Act (2005) requires that all Licensing Authorities must publish a statement of the principles of licensing that they wish to apply when exercising their functions under the Act. This statement must be published at least every 3 years and is therefore due for review and implementation by January 2019.

The Gambling Act (2005) requires Licensing Authorities to consult on the statement of principles before publication.

 

The Corporate Director will be asked to approve the commencement of the consultation period.

Decision:

The Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration has approved the commencement of a consultation on the Gambling Act (2005) Statement of Principles of Licensing 2019-2022.

 

The proposed timetable is as follows:-

 

10th October – consultation closes         

29th October 2018 - Scrutiny Committee

13th November 2018 - Cabinet

29th November 2018 - Full Council

2nd January 2019 - Policy statement published with formal notice

31st January 2019 - Policy becomes effective

Alternative options considered:

None

Reason Key: Policy Framework & Budget;

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Equality and/or Environmental Impact Assessment: N/A

Decision Reference: ODPL51

Declarations or conflicts of Interest: None

Forward Plan Reference: ODPL51

Other reasons / organisations consulted

Public Consultation
Licensing, Environment & Safety Committee

Contact: Sarah Tooth, Services to Place Email: sarah.tooth@stockport.gov.uk Tel: 0161 474 4176.

Publication date: 15/08/2018

Date of decision: 15/08/2018

Effective from: 16/08/2018

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