Agenda and draft minutes

18 June 2024

It was moved by Councillor Neil Buttle, Seconded by Councillor Peter Slack and

RESOLVED (unanimously)

That the minutes of the meeting of the Licensing and Appeals Committee held on 18 June 2024 be approved as a correct record.

The Chair declared the motion CARRIED.

Members are required to declare the existence and nature of any interests they may have in subsequent agenda items in accordance with the District Council’s Code of Conduct. Those interests are matters that relate to money or that which can be valued in money, affecting the Member, her/his partner, extended family and close friends. Interests that become apparent at a later stage in the proceedings may be declared at the time.

There were no declarations of interest.

To enable members of the public to ask questions, express views or present petitions, IF NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN, (by telephone, in writing or by email) BY NO LATER THAN 12 NOON OF THE WORKING DAY PRECEDING THE MEETING. As per Procedural Rule 14.4 at any one meeting no person may submit more than 3 questions and no more than 1 such question may be asked on behalf of one organisation.

There was no public participation.

To ask members to approve the draft Council’s ‘Statement of Principles’ made under the Gambling Act 2005, for consultation prior to submission to Full Council for approval.

The Licensing Manager introduced a report which sought Member approval for the Council’s draft ‘Statement of Principles’ made under the Gambling Act 2005, for consultation prior to submission to a meeting of Council for approval.

Under the Gambling Act 2005, the Council is responsible for issuing premises licences for casinos, bingo halls, betting officers, adult gaming centres and licensed family entertainment centres. The Council also issues permits for gaming machines in pubs, clubs and other alcohol licensed premises.

The Gambling Act 2005 imposes a statutory requirement on the District Council to prepare a Statement of Principles (Gambling Licensing Policy). The Act also requires the Council to review and republish its policy every three years. The existing policy was adopted by Council in 2022 with the current Statement of Principles due to expire on the 31^st January 2025. The proposed draft statement of principles 2025-28 was therefore presented to Members for approval for consultation prior to being considered and approved by Council before the 31^st January 2025.

It was moved by Councillor Peter Slack, seconded by Councillor Peter Dobbs and

RESOLVED (unanimously)

1.    That the draft Statement of Principles made under the Gambling Act 2005, be approved for consultation and then submission to Full Council for final approval.

2.    That, following the consultation, authority be delegated to the Director of Place and Economy to make minor amendments and alterations to the ‘Statement of Principles’, in consultation with the Chair of the Licensing and Appeals Committee, prior to submission to Full Council.

The Chair declared the motion CARRIED.