Issue - meetings

RESOLVED:

That the Cabinet:

1)    Agrees to a public consultation for the draft Statement of Gambling Policy to take place between 13th September 2024 and 25th October 2024.

2)    Notes that a further report will be submitted to Cabinet, post consultation, highlighting any consultation responses for Cabinet to consider for inclusion in the final policies.

3)    Notes that the Statement of Gambling Policy is then required to be referred to the full Council for adoption as a policy framework document.

Reasons for recommendation

The Cabinet Member for Residents’ Services introduced the draft Statement of Gambling Policy, which was being reviewed in accordance with legislative requirements. The Cabinet Member explained that no significant changes were proposed, and the revisions were primarily a matter of tidying up existing provisions. It was noted that the Policy would ultimately need to be adopted by the full Council as part of the Council’s policy framework. Cabinet, therefore, agreed to undertake a six-week public consultation on the draft policy and receive a further report back.

Alternative options considered and rejected

None, as Cabinet noted that there was a legal requirement under the Gambling Act 2005 to review the policy every 3 years.