Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Cabinet Member for Sustainable Stockport.

The Cabinet Member for Sustainable Stockport (Councillor Sheila Bailey) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing an updated draft Gambling Act (2005) and Statement of Principles of Licensing 2022-2025.

RESOLVED – That the ‘Gambling Policy – Statement of Licensing Principles for 2022-2025’ be approved and adopted.

To consider a report of the Cabinet Member for Sustainable Stockport.

The report details the Councils updated draft Gambling Act (2005) Statement of Principles of Licensing 2022-2025 (The Policy)

The draft Policy has been subject to a public consultation and has been considered by the Communities & Housing Scrutiny Committee. As part of the governance process, the draft Policy is now presented to the Cabinet for endorsement prior to its submission to the Council Meeting on 15 March 2022.

The Cabinet is requested to recommend that the Council Meeting approves and adopts the Gambling Policy - Statement of Licensing Principles 2022-2025.

Officer contact: Sarah Tooth on 0161 474 4176 or email: sarah.tooth@stockport.gov.uk

The Cabinet Member for Sustainable Stockport (Councillor Sheila Bailey) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) outlining the outcome of a consultation on a review of the Gambling Policy and detailing the Council’s updated draft Gambling Act (2005) Statement of Principles of Licensing 2022-2025.

RESOLVED - That the Council Meeting be recommended to adopt the Gambling Policy – Statement of Licensing Principles for 2022-2025.

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report details the Councils updated draft Gambling Act (2005) Statement of Principles of Licensing 2022-2025 (The Policy)

The draft Policy has been subject to a public consultation and subsequent review by the Corporate Leadership Team (CLT). As part of the governance process, the draft Policy is now presented to scrutiny Committee for comment.

The Scrutiny Committee is recommended to comment on and note the report.

Officer contact: Sarah Tooth on 0161 474 4176 or email: sarah.tooth@stockport.gov.uk

The Director of Place Management submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing the Council’s updated draft Gambling Act (2005) Statement of Principles of Licensing 2022-2025 which had been subject to a public consultation.

The Cabinet Member for Inclusive Communities (Councillor Amanda Peers) attended the meeting to respond to questions from the Scrutiny Committee.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.