Agenda item

The Licensing Manager outlined a report to inform the Committee of the outcome of the public consultation on the Council’s ‘No Casino’ policy. The Committee was requested to consider the results of the consultation and  resolve whether to recommend to Council to pass a new resolution for a ‘No Casino’ policy. 

Members were reminded that the Gambling Act 2005 had introduced a major reform of gambling laws which included measures for the introduction of three new types of casino that could operate, the actual number being set by central government.  A Licensing Authority could decide to implement a No Casino policy meaning that any application for a Casino Premises would be declined.  The Policy was last reviewed in 2012. 

The Officer discussed the results of the recent public consultation regarding the Policy, where ten responses were received requesting that a further ‘No Casino’ resolution should be passed.

The Committee was therefore asked to consider the results of the public consultation, and to recommend to Full Council whether or not a further ‘No Casino’ resolution should be made.

A Member questioned how long it would take to update the policy document and the Officer advised that only one paragraph required amendment.

Resolved-  That Council be recommended to pass a new resolution for a ‘No Casino’ policy.