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In according with the Gambling Act 2005, Tameside Council is required to publish a Statement of Principles (the Gambling Policy). The policy sets out our approach to gambling licensing matters – grant of licenses, gambling license objectives and our expectations of license holders. We are required to review this policy at least every three years.
The existing policy was due to expire in February 2019 and so a revised Statement was drafted and was open for comments for 12 weeks.
A number of responses were received on behalf of various organisations representing public health matters and businesses. For example, comments in relation to how the authority will manage issues regarding harmful gambling. Comments were added showing how the authority will support prevention of persistent or serious gambling disorder problems.
Further comments were made regarding business related issues such as the need to recognise and minimise any negative economic impact of regulatory activities. Some corrections were suggested as to some of the provisions in the policy, for example that licenses can be granted to premise that have not yet been fully constructed.
All of the comments and suggestions received were either covered in the policy document, or changes were made to reflect the input of those who responded. A report was presented to Executive Cabinet on 24 April where the findings from the consultation were noted and used to develop the final version. The revised Gambling Policy for 2019-22 was agreed and published.
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