Decision details
Gambling Policy - Statement of Licensing Principles 2022-2025
PDF 112 KBDecision Maker: Council Meeting
Decision status: Recommendations approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: No
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.
The Gambling Act (2005) requires Licensing Authorities to consult
on the statement of principles before publication.
The Council Meeting will be asked to approve a new statement of
principles taking into account the outcomes of the
consultation.
Decision:
The Council Meeting has approved and adopted the the Gambling Policy – Statement of Licensing Principles for 2022-2025.
Alternative options considered:
None.
Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:
None.
Reason Key: Policy Framework & Budget;
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Equality and/or Environmental Impact Assessment: Yes
Decision Reference: CM215
Declarations or conflicts of Interest: None.
Forward Plan Reference: SS28
Other reasons / organisations consulted
Cabinet Member/CLT/Scrutiny/Cabinet and public
consultation
Contact: Sarah Tooth, Services to Place Email: sarah.tooth@stockport.gov.uk Tel: 0161 474 4176 Ian O'Donnell, Services to Place Email: ian.odonnell@stockport.gov.uk Tel: 0161-474-4175.
Report author: Jenette Hicks
Publication date: 07/04/2022
Date of decision: 31/03/2022
Decided at meeting: 31/03/2022 - Council Meeting
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